Lounge Chef De Partie

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

Salary: £34,000 per year

Company

Luxury airline catering focused on high-quality food, first-class service, and sophisticated menu offerings for discerning passengers.

What you will do

• Prepare and plate à la carte dishes according to agreed menus, presentation standards, and portion specifications.
• Complete daily HACCP, food hygiene, safety, temperature, labeling, and expiry-date checks.
• Handle Halal meat according to preparation requirements and accommodate dietary preferences and restrictions.
• Order ingredients for upcoming service periods, maintain inventory, and minimise food and beverage waste.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe kitchen while ensuring equipment is used according to standard operating procedures.
• Communicate with lounge management and service staff and supervise Commis and Kitchen Stewards.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie across multiple kitchen sections.
• Proficiency in grilling, roasting, sautéing, plating, and other cooking techniques.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, kitchen safety, HACCP, inventory control, and waste reduction.
• Ability to maintain high presentation standards and work effectively under pressure during peak service.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with chefs, kitchen staff, front-of-house teams, and lounge management.
• Ability to work on-site at Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, United Kingdom.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment in a positive and supportive work environment.
• Free on-site meals.
• In-house training and opportunities to expand culinary skills.
• Career development opportunities in the United Kingdom and internationally.
• Refer a Friend Scheme and opportunities to contribute ideas with a visible business impact.