Chef de Partie - British Airways Lounges

BaxterStorey; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm at Heathrow Airport is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie. This full-time role offers opportunities for creativity in a supportive team environment. Candidates should have proven culinary experience and strong attention to detail. The position involves preparing and cooking dishes, ensuring food safety, and collaborating on menu development. Join us to make your culinary mark in an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Maintain high quality standards for all dishes.
• Collaborate with head chef to develop new recipes.

Skills

Food safety and sanitation practices

Attention to detail

Culinary techniques

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

Title: Chef de Partie - Full-time positions and Flexible working positions (terms apply)

Location: Heathrow Airport

Salary: £14.39 - £16.13 per hour depending on experience and lounge location

Benefits:

• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Then this is the role for you. BaxterStorey offers an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We invest in you to develop your professional growth and create opportunities for your career advancement.

As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We provide ongoing training to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we aim to guarantee a good work-life balance.

If you are a passionate Chef de Partie keen to make a name for yourself within the food service industry, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

• Food Preparation - prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef; ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times
• Station Management - oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies and ensure cleanliness in line with policies and procedures
• Quality Control - maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste is considered at all times
• Team Collaboration - communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary
• Menu Development - collaborate with head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation
• Cleaning and Maintenance - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen including your designated area ensuring equipment is in good working order
• Flexible Working/Shift Pattern - must be able to cover all shifts required to support operation. Early, middle and late shifts, ranging between lounge operating hours of 04:00 - 22:00, shifts are 8.5 hours each

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or similar role
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, BaxterStorey has created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams to provide hospitality experiences for clients across locations. We support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career you are proud of. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) and strive to be an inclusive employer welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey aims to set the standard for inclusive culture in hospitality. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.