Lounge Chef De Partie (Airline Catering)

Location: On-site in Hounslow, United Kingdom, at Heathrow Airport

Salary: £34,000 per year

Company

Luxury airline catering production focused on high-quality food, first-class service, and sophisticated lounge dining experiences.

What you will do

• Prepare and plate à la carte food items according to approved menus and presentation standards.
• Apply grilling, roasting, sautéing, and other cooking techniques while accommodating dietary requirements and allergens.
• Maintain food safety, HACCP records, kitchen hygiene, fridge temperatures, food labels, and expiry dates.
• Manage portion control, daily food requisitions, inventory levels, ordering, and waste reduction.
• Use kitchen equipment according to standard operating procedures and communicate menu availability to the service team.
• Support and supervise Commis and Kitchen Stewards while collaborating with chefs, service staff, and lounge management.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie working across multiple kitchen sections.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, safety systems, and HACCP requirements.
• Understanding of halal meat preparation requirements.
• Ability to maintain high standards of food presentation, cleanliness, organization, and portion control.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and communicate effectively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to meet guest expectations in a lounge environment.

Nice to have

• Previous airline catering experience.
• Experience creating or adapting menus for seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time on-site role in a luxury airline lounge catering operation.
• Free meals provided on site.
• In-house training and opportunities for national and international career development.
• Referral rewards through the Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and represent an innovative luxury gourmet entertainment business.