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About London Southend Airport
Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues’ skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry level role, the sky is the limit here at LSA. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues. As a key employer for Southend City, we aim to ensure roles are accessible to the community.
Now is an exciting time to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, offering a wealth of roles across areas such as Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services and more.
About The Role
As Kitchen Manager at London Southend Airport, you will be the go-to person for all back-of-house operations. You will work closely with the Head of Food & Beverage to shape the kitchen operations, food quality, and team culture to meet our goal of delivering exceptional service to our guests.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee daily kitchen operations to ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and cleanliness
* Lead, train and inspire the kitchen team
* Manage inventory and kitchen budgets
* Collaborate with the Head of Food & Beverage to develop and refine menu items
* Identify and implement improvements within the kitchen team
* Embody the Airports ‘One Team’ culture and undertake other activities to support the business as required
* Understand the Airport operates 24/7; shifts may include early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
We are looking for the following skills and experience to support the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen:
* Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or similar leadership role in a fast-paced kitchen environment
* Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety standards, and inventory management
* Inspiring, approachable leadership and the ability to support and guide direct reports
Why Join Us
This is your opportunity to be part of a bold, fresh concept from day one. You’ll have the freedom to shape the kitchen culture and grow with the company. If you’re ready to help build something meaningful and be part of a team that’s all in, we’d love to hear from you.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process, please talk to us.
Benefits
We offer an outstanding benefits package designed to support wellbeing and job satisfaction. Here are a few examples:
* Apprenticeships — opportunities to qualify from Level 3 to Level 7 (Master’s Degree Level), fully funded while at work
* Medicash — private medical cover, virtual GP & physio, Skin Vision app, discounts, and a bespoke healthcare cash plan
* Discounted BUPA dental plan
* Wellbeing app with mood tracking and access to counselling services
* Employee Assistance Programme for health and legal support
* My Gym Discounts — up to 25% off memberships at 3,800+ gyms
* Mental Health First Aiders on site
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Costco Membership
* World Duty Free Discount
* Arriva bus discounts
Pay range: £15 - £15 per hour (London Southend Airport).
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Airlines and Aviation
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