Culinary Lead - High-Volume Lounge Kitchen & Perks

Swissport; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals and soft drinks

Free parking whilst at work

Pension scheme with employee self-con"

Eye Test Vouchers

Access to Aspire scheme with benefits

Wardrobe provided

Job summary

Swissport Aspire Lounges is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to lead the back-of-house team, focusing on stock ordering, replenishment, food preparation and hygiene to ensure guest expectations are met and exceeded.

You will support front-of-house operations, maintain high-quality standards, and follow the Operations Manual while working flexible shifts and weekends. Extensive benefits and training are provided within a dynamic hospitality context.

Qualifications

• Passion for the food service industry.
• Experience in high volume hospitality kitchen.
• Good numerical skills with attention to detail.
• Team player or self-motivated to complete tasks.
• Ability to follow processes and to apply flexibility when required.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with colleagues and guests.
• Flexible approach to working hours (including early mornings, evenings and weekends).
• Flexible to work shifts covering 04:00 to 22:30, Mon-Fri / 04:00 to 14:00 Sat / 10:30 to 22:30 Sun

Responsibilities

• Culinary & Beverage: ensure all food and beverage offerings are continually available.
• Prepare hot and cold foods to a professional and clean standard.
• Ensure quality of food aligns with manuals for consistent service.
• Store, handle and package food correctly.
• Follow the Operations Manual.
• Maintain temperature and hygiene records.
• Assist with stock taking, ordering and deliveries.
• Guide guests on food/drink options including dietary/allergen information.
• Maximise revenue by preparing ancillary items for guests.
• Other Duties: loading/unloading dishwasher.
• Receive and store stock deliveries and rotate stock.
• Waste management following recycle procedures.
• Restocking of cleaned crockery.
• Maintain high hygiene levels in all areas.
• Assist with stock retrieval and Food Safety System compliance.
• Adhoc tasks as required by local leadership.

Skills

Passion for food service

High volume kitchen

Numerical skills

Team player / self-motivated

Process compliance

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexibility with hours

Shift pattern adaptability

Job description

Swissport Aspire Lounges is seeking a Senior Chef De Partie to lead the back-of-house team, focusing on stock ordering, replenishment, food preparation and hygiene to ensure guest expectations are met and exceeded.

You will support front-of-house operations, maintain high-quality standards, and follow the Operations Manual while working flexible shifts and weekends. Extensive benefits and training are provided within a dynamic hospitality context.