£10.85 to £13.60 per hour + Tips
We're hiring a Breakfast Chef to join the kitchen team at Morio Lounge. Part of Loungers,proudly named Casual Dining Group of the Year 2026. Offering up to £13.60/hr + tips,paid breaks and staff food every shift.
About the Role
Lounges are pretty special places,and what makes them so special is the brilliant people who work in them.
We're looking for a Breakfast Chef to join our busy,friendly,supportive,and reliable kitchen team. As part of our chef team,you'll be all about delivering our flexible all-day menu,done right,every time. You'll be responsible for preparing the kitchen for the day ahead,taking in deliveries,and delivering our famous Lounge breakfasts to the highest standard.
This is a permanent morning role,working 6:00am to 12:00pm. You'll be trusted to work independently from 6:00am until the rest of the kitchen team arrive at 8:00am,so reliability,organisation,and exceptional timekeeping are absolutely essential.
We're a growing brand with 300+ sites across England and Wales. Whether you're building a career or looking for a role that fits around your lifestyle,there's a place for you here.
What's in it For You?
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Hourly pay + tips. Tips shared equally across the team,based on hours worked
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Free meal on every shift no matter the length
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Christmas and Boxing Day off
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Genuine career development with our career pathways and bitesize training courses
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50% discount on food and drinks from day one. Including alcohol across all our brands (Lounge,Cosy Club,& Brightside) from day one
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The most talked-about staff party in hospitality — Loungefest!
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Long service awards – Vouchers/Extra money
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Early access to your pay with Stream
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Emotional and practical support via the Licensed Trade Charity
What You'll do
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Receive and check deliveries as they arrive
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Prepare the kitchen and complete food prep ready for service
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Cook fresh food to spec,with a particular focus on delivering great Lounge breakfasts
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Work independently and efficiently during the early morning shift
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Keep the kitchen clean,safe,and fully prepped
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Follow food safety & allergen processes at all times
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Work as one team with FOH to deliver a great experience
What You'll Bring
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A passion for real cooking and quality food
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Exceptional reliability and timekeeping – you must be someone the team can count on to be here at 6:00am,every shift,on time
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Confidence working independently and unsupervised until the wider team arrives
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Energy,pace,and a positive attitude
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Team player with good communication
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Able to work efficiently under pressure
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Experience as a Breakfast Chef,Grill Chef,Line Chef or Chef de Partie in a high-volume kitchen
Ready to Apply?
We want to work with kind people so if you want to work hard,have fun and be part of the Loungers ride,we'd love to have you. Click the link to apply and we look forward to chatting with you! Want to find out more? Check out our socials at @TheLounges.
