Sous Chef (Luxury Airline Catering)

Location: On-site in Hounslow, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive salary

Company

DO & CO provides luxury airline catering focused on elegant food, exceptional quality, first-class service, and sophisticated menu options.

What you will do

• Support the Executive Chef team and oversee food production in line with company standards.
• Lead, supervise, train, coach, and evaluate the kitchen team, including performance and succession planning.
• Plan daily production, manage dispatch requirements, and maintain quality and on-time-in-full performance.
• Design, develop, and present menu options aligned with customer needs, pricing structures, and budgets.
• Control food costs, raw materials, finished products, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, critical control points, health and safety, food safety, and legal requirements.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef and confidence leading the department when required.
• Experience leading a large team with a hands-on, problem-solving approach.
• Passion for high-end cuisine and motivation to deliver exceptional service.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail, data-driven decision-making, and the ability to implement and track improvements.
• Working knowledge of operations, team development, change management, and practical process improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• Positive and supportive working environment with a strong focus on teamwork and employee development.
• On-site free meals and a Refer a Friend Scheme.
• In-house training and genuine career development opportunities nationally and internationally.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and have a meaningful impact on the business.
• Work with an innovative luxury global gourmet entertainment company.