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Line Chef - Bromsgrove

David Lloyd
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Location Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

The Breakroom Take

5.7

Rated 5.7 out of 10, based on 454 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Recommended by students
  • Paid breaks

About David Lloyd

David Lloyd is a fitness company. They have gyms across the UK and Europe.

Job description from David Lloyd

Line Chef - Bromsgrove

Are you a Chef losing sleep? Perhaps you are working in a branded restaurant or high street chain and feeling stressed, fed up with working long hours and not getting any family time? Join us as a Chef and we can help change all that for you! We know a Chef’s time is precious and at David Lloyd Clubs we prioritise our Chef’s mental and physical wellbeing which is why we try to make the work environment the very best it can be, you will be pleased to know we don’t do late night finishes (in fact most of our kitchens are closed by 10pm!) and have so many options to suit every circumstance from compressed hours, spilt shifts, and fixed schedules. What’s more as a Line Chef with us you will have a range of work perks and benefits that you’ll be hard pressed to find anywhere else in the industry- Free Club Membership for you and your family Unlimited 50% staff discount on food and drink at all times. Opportunity for advancement and progression, you decide your future and together we will help you get there Learning and Development Pathways Apprenticeship Programmes You’ll learn new chef skills, work with great people and be an integral part of the food development journey we are on right now. We use quality ingredients from approved suppliers and locally sourced where possible. We’ll also listen to you and let you share ideas for menu additions which you feel would work in our clubs through our Chef Forums. We’re a busy Club, open 7 days a week, so at times you’ll be rushed off your feet, you are part of a wider team therefore you should never feel isolated, we need Chefs who are up for the challenge and can help us deliver great food consistently throughout the seasons. What are we looking for in our Chefs? A self-motivated Chef who will take pride in producing great quality food and is happy to work with the Head Chef and General Manager to ensure consistently high standards by adhering to the company specifications and procedures. We want you to be willing to learn so you can make use of all the training and development tools we have available to help you flourish. So, if you want to see it to believe it, check out the video of our Head Chef John, from our Acton Park Club and his passion for food and team spirit. Apply today and do it a better way, do it the David Lloyd Clubs way! . You bring the passion. We bring the purpose. We’re more than a Club. We’re a community. Be a part of it.

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Bromsgrove, Worcestershire

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do David Lloyd pay a living wage?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    48% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do David Lloyd pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    81% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Under 21s get paid less than everyone else

    Do David Lloyd pay the same regardless of age?

    No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.

    See what David Lloyd pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.

    Based on data from 146 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.

  • Good
  • Most people get paid breaks

    Do workers at David Lloyd get paid breaks?

    Yes. Most people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    77% of people say they get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get sick pay

    Do David Lloyd pay sick pay?

    Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    59% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 82 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at David Lloyd do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    51% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 93 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

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  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at David Lloyd?

    Only some people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 16% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 21% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 27% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 35% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Okay
  • Some people worry about their hours

    Do workers at David Lloyd worry about hours?

    Some people worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    44% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do David Lloyd workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    53% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for David Lloyd workers to change shifts?

    Some people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    59% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 80 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at David Lloyd?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    80% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do David Lloyd managers change shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    49% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 87 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at David Lloyd?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    56% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Good
  • Most students say it’s good

    Is a David Lloyd job good for students?

    Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    88% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working at David Lloyd good if you’re a parent or carer?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    53% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

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  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do people at David Lloyd feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    40% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at David Lloyd get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    57% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 77 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at David Lloyd?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do people at David Lloyd enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at David Lloyd recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at David Lloyd?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 60 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at David Lloyd?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 57% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think David Lloyd head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 91 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how David Lloyd is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    48% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 89 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at David Lloyd

What David Lloyd employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Free gym membership

    Worst thing

    You don’t get treated equally, no respect and no appreciation

    2.1

    Operations assistant at David Lloyd, March 2025

  • Best thing

    Discount on food & beverages,
    Free gym membership
    Discount on merchandise
    Guest passes for friends & family

    Worst thing

    Understaffed
    Not always appreciated for hard work
    Stressful environment

    7.6

    Food and beverage assistant at David Lloyd, March 2025

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  • Best thing

    Good pay and decent hours and my boss is nice

    Worst thing

    One of the managers isn’t a nice guy he’s quite shallow

    9.1

    Lifeguard at David Lloyd, February 2025

  • Best thing

    Decent pay rate, good notice of shifts, facilities are adequate

    Worst thing

    1/4 of my time is spent doing tasks that I am not paid for.
    Not able to take sick day when poorly, have to use holiday day?
    Management that are unorganised and do not take time to get to know their employees.

    3.0

    Employee at David Lloyd, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Co-workers, a few nice regulars who are lovely to serve. Beautiful environment to work in, membership is great when you’re not working.

    Worst thing

    Management, drama within the team, misogyny, working 6 hours but not being entitled to a break, feeling physically drained and exhausted due to no break. Having to close the bar on a late and not getting paid for going past 9pm even though it takes longer to close the bar on some days due to busy days. Which then goes over 6 hours of working & still had no break. Working late shifts then early mornings can be draining. Working on your own sometimes just behind the bar and being expected to do the job of 4 people. Members can be rude and stuck up, and believe they’re entitled to more because they pay so much for their membership so they decide to treat the F&B team with disrespect. Managers put a lot of pressure on us, and make us do extra tasks which we don’t have the hands for as we’re busy running food, serving customers, making drinks, stocking up items. Pressure of health and safety visits, constantly being monitored, food and allergies can be stressful as we get the blame if we mess up someone’s order even if they said no to allergies & they have an allergic reaction it goes against our records. It’s never ending. Don’t work here, they’ll treat you like a second class citizen, but treat their members like royalty.

    2.8

    Food and beverage assistant at David Lloyd, January 2025

  • Best thing

    Free membership to the club

    Worst thing

    Only 10% discount no guest passes and can’t book the tennis courts as a tennis coach unless I’m working

    8.4

    Employee at David Lloyd, October 2024

  • Best thing

    The people and the fact that it is different everyday

    Worst thing

    Sometimes there is not enough time to get everything done and they keep changing the rules to be awarded your bonus

    6.9

    Operations manager at David Lloyd, August 2023

  • Best thing

    Making new friends with work colleagues
    Doing things with colleagues outside of work

    Worst thing

    Supervisor constantly changing my rota & not giving me enough notice about this change.
    Not getting asked if I can do certain shifts

    5.5

    Chef at David Lloyd, October 2022

  • Best thing

    Commission when paid it, as it is uncapped.

    Worst thing

    Not getting any commission at all if you do not directly hit or exceed your target.

    6.2

    Sales consultant at David Lloyd, July 2022

  • Best thing

    The teams great

    Worst thing

    Company is not the best to work for. Understaffed and under paid

    6.8

    Head chef at David Lloyd, July 2022

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