Job Description
Take your culinary career to new heights at one of the world’s busiest international airports.
We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a prestigious VIP Airline Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, delivering exceptional dining experiences to international travellers in a premium hospitality environment.
The duties of the Sous Chef will include:
* Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
* Supporting the Head chef in menu planning and cost implantation of the kitchen.
* Writing menus with a variety of food options for Lounge guests.
* Enforcing healthy and safety.
* Managing the pass and ensure food quality standards.
* Training kitchen staff and supervising kitchen stations.
The Skills and Experience required for this Sous Chef role:
* Sous Chef experience from a hotel, contract catering, restaurant, banqueting or similar environment.
* Experience managing a minimum 500 covers per day.
* Experience in managing, training and developing kitchen personnel.
* Experience in producing European and Continental cuisine.
* The ability to work shifts to cover a roster that will include weekends and Bank Holidays.
* The ability to work shifts between 0530 hrs – 2230 hrs.
In return the Sous Chef will receive:
Payrate of £18.00 p/h - £19.23 p/h
* Min 40hrs + per week.
* Criminal Record Check (DBS) re-imbursed after 4 weeks.
* Weekly pay
* Full Training
* Company Uniform
* A great working environment
* Airport discounts once an airside pass is issued.
All successful candidates for this position will be subject to 5 years background checks to meet airport vetting and will be also require a Police Clearance (DBS) check.