SENIOR SOUS CHEF – VIP AIRPORT LOUNGES

DO & CO; Comunidad de Madrid; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal

International career development

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a Senior Sous Chef to lead our VIP Lounges at Madrid-Barajas Airport. You will coordinate the team, manage service flow, and ensure DO & CO standards of quality, presentation and safety in a premium, international environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in premium hospitality, English at C1, and proven leadership with teams. You will drive excellence, training, and continuous improvement while delivering a superior guest experience.

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in premium hospitality or premium food service.
• C1 level of English.
• Experience coordinating and training teams.
• Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Strong focus on quality, attention to detail and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the team, organizing tasks, priorities and workflow during service.
• Plan and supervise food preparation, ensuring DO&CO standards of quality, presentation and service are consistently met.
• Manage product requirements, optimizing the use of raw materials and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, hygiene, food safety, order and cleanliness requirements.
• Anticipate operational needs and resolve issues, making autonomous decisions to ensure service continuity and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Training teams

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Quality focus

Job description

DO & CO is one of the leading international companies in airport catering and premium hospitality, creating gastronomic experiences for some of the world’s most prestigious airlines and delivering high-end services in VIP airport lounges around the world.

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our VIP Lounges at T4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport. We are seeking an experienced professional with strong autonomy and leadership skills who is ready to take responsibility for the operation.

Here, you will have the opportunity to make the most of your experience, make decisions and lead the operation in a premium, dynamic and international environment.

If you are ready to take ownership of an operation and want your experience to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

YOUR MISSION

As a Senior Sous Chef in our VIP Lounges, you will play a key role in the operation: you will coordinate the team, organize the workflow and ensure everything is prepared to deliver a service that meets DO & CO standards.

A role where leadership, autonomy, organization and the ability to react quickly will be essential.

Your main responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate the team, organizing tasks, priorities and workflow during service.
• Plan and supervise food preparation, ensuring DO&CO standards of quality, presentation and service are consistently met.
• Manage product requirements, optimizing the use of raw materials and minimizing waste.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, hygiene, food safety, order and cleanliness requirements.
• Anticipate operational needs and resolve issues, making autonomous decisions to ensure service continuity and quality.

Qualifications

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef with solid experience and the ability to take responsibility for an operation, who enjoys leading teams and working autonomously.

• More than 5 years of experience in premium hospitality or premium food service.
• C1 level of English.
• Experience coordinating and training teams.
• Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills.
• Leadership and communication skills.
• Strong focus on quality, attention to detail and service.

Additional Information

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• The opportunity to join a solid, long-term project within an international company.
• Work in a premium, dynamic and multicultural environment, connected to high-level gastronomy and hospitality.
• Real opportunities for professional development and career growth, including international opportunities.
• Free daily meal.
• Become part of a company where talent, passion and excellence are an essential part of everyday life.

GROW WITH US

At DO & CO, we believe that great experiences start with great professionals. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to talent and diversity, valuing every individual for their skills and professional experience.