Lead Chef - Airport Lounge

Sodexo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Live! is seeking a Lead Chef for the Singapore Airlines Lounge Terminal 2 in London. You will craft high-quality dishes, maintain standards, and lead a small team to deliver exceptional guest experiences at a premium lounge environment.

The role includes early/late shifts, 40 hours per week, and training on required airside clearances. Previous lounge or airline catering experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Chef experience required.
• Excellent craft skills.
• Kitchen experience and attention to detail.
• Good communication and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Dress according to standards and wear uniform at all times.
• Use products and equipment provided for the job.
• Keep H&S & F&S documentation up to date and signed daily.
• Comply with food safety, health and safety and hygiene procedures.
• Sign in/out to ensure hours paid correctly and follow rota.
• Attend training sessions and client meetings as requested.

Skills

Chef experience

Excellent craft skills

Kitchen experience

Highly motivated

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Able to work on own initiative withina

Job description

Job introduction

About the Role

Lead Chef at Singapore Airlines Lounge Terminal 2

We’re experience makers.

And relationship builders.

Most people only dream of being at the most exclusive places or out-of-this world events. At Sodexo Live! you don’t dream it, you live it every day. Here you’ll grow your skills at the most celebrated events and venues alongside a team of hospitality professionals that work, celebrate, and make memories together. Because we’re more than just waiters.

Be part of something greater.

What you’ll do

• To dress accordingly to the standards and guidelines advised and wear the supplied uniform garments at all times when on duty.
• To only use products and equipment supplied and specifically for the job.
• Ensure that all H&S & F&S documentation for example cleaning schedules and temperature records are signed off daily once all tasks have been completed.
• Comply with all legal and company procedures relating to food safety, health and safety and personal hygiene.
• Sign in and out when on shift to ensure hours worked are paid correctly. Follow the shift’s rota.
• Attend training sessions and staff / client meetings as requested.

What you’ll bring

Essential:

• Chef experience
• Excellent craft skills
• Kitchen experience
• Highly motivated
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment

Desirable:

• Lounge Experience

Why Sodexo?

• £16.79 per hour
• 40 hours per week
• Early and Late Shifts (early 4:30-13:30, late 13:00-22:00)
• 4 days on 2 days off
• This role is casual and will be made permanent upon obtaining airside pass.
• Must be able to provide 5-year checkable work history for airport clearance
• Any employee benefits, rewards and recognition.