About Lloyd’s Lounge
Lloyd’s Lounge is a busy, independent restaurant in the heart of Exeter, serving food throughout the day and into the evening.
Our kitchen operates across breakfast and lunch service, alongside our popular Small Plates menu on Friday and Saturday evenings.
We’re looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our kitchen team and work closely with our Head Chef, helping maintain high standards and ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen.
A Great Work-Life Balance
One of the biggest benefits of this position is the working pattern.
You will only be required to work two evenings per week – Friday and Saturday.
Unlike many full-time Sous Chef positions, the majority of your working week will be during the daytime, covering our busy breakfast and lunch services.
Your only evening shifts will be Friday and Saturday, working our Small Plates evening menu.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced chef looking for a senior kitchen position without having to commit to five or six late nights every week.
The Role
As Sous Chef, you will:
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen
- Work across our breakfast, lunch and Small Plates menus
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team during busy services
- Ensure dishes are consistently prepared and presented to a high standard
- Help with prep, service and kitchen organisation
- Assist with stock control, ordering and reducing wastage
- Maintain excellent food hygiene and health & safety standards
- Help train and develop junior members of the kitchen team
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence
- Contribute ideas towards menus, specials and seasonal dishes
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Experienced in a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie role
- Confident working across breakfast, lunch and evening services
- Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen
- Reliable, organised and able to remain calm under pressure
- Passionate about producing consistently good food
- A strong team player with a positive attitude
- Comfortable taking responsibility and leading a service
- Knowledgeable about food safety, allergens and kitchen procedures
Most importantly, we want someone who takes pride in what they do and wants to become an important part of our kitchen team.
What We Offer
- Full-time, permanent position
- Only two evening shifts per week – Friday & Saturday
- No Sunday evening work
- Predominantly daytime working hours
- Competitive salary
- Share of tips/tronc
- Staff food and discounts
- Supportive independent business where your ideas and input are valued
- Opportunity to develop and progress
- Central Exeter location
Interested?
If you’re an experienced chef looking for your next step and like the idea of a senior kitchen position without spending every evening at work, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply through Indeed with your CV and a brief introduction telling us about your experience and why you’d like to join Lloyd’s Lounge.
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
