Lounge Chef De Partie

Do & Co Airline Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Refer a Friend scheme

On-Site Free Meals

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities (natl

Job summary

DO & CO Airline Catering at Heathrow Airport is seeking a Chef De Partie to prepare and plate à la carte lounge foods. You will uphold stringent HACCP hygiene, manage halal preparation, and supervise Commis and Kitchen Stewards in a high-pressure, service-driven environment.

Ideal candidates have Chef De Partie experience across sections, solid knowledge of food safety and presentation, and the ability to adapt menus with seasonal ingredients while maintaining top quality for premium passengers.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef De Partie across multiple sections.
• Knowledge of halal preparation requirements and safety standards.
• Strong food hygiene and HACCP compliance capability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and plate all menu items for the lounge.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene across all duties.
• Operate kitchen equipment per SOPs and specs.
• Monitor expiry dates and manage portion control.
• Oversee Commis and Kitchen Stewards, especially during peak hours.
• Maintain cleanliness and high kitchen hygiene standards.
• Coordinate with service staff and lounge management.
• Handle daily orders for the next service period.
• Manage halal meat handling according to requirements.
• Communicate unavailability of items to the team promptly.

Skills

Chef De Partie capability

Food preparation

Food plating

Halal cooking knowledge

Food hygiene & HACCP

Team supervision

Communication with service staff

Job description

Strong culinary ability by preparing and plating of all food items and you will be handling the à la carte food preparation for the Lounge at Heathrow Airport. You will need to have a strong knowledge of food hygiene and safety and always maintaining a clean and safe kitchen including completing all HACCP requirements in your daily duties. In your role you will handling Halal meat so it’s important that you understand the Halal preparation requirements. Also you will need to have a positive approach with all service staff and lounge management and the ability to supervise the Commis and Kitchen Stewards.

• Always Ensuring food safety and hygiene
• Preparation and plating of all food items as per agreed menu specifications
• Ensuring that all kitchen equipment is used as per Standard Operating Procedures and agreed specifications
• Ensuring portion control is followed as per the client standards and agreed menu specifications
• Monitoring and maintaining expiry/use by dates of all food items so that all items offered to passengers are well within expiry
• Daily orders of food requirements for the next food service period
• Avoiding wastage of food and beverages through effective requisitions
• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness together with the stewarding staff to ensure that all aspects of food hygiene are a top priority
• Maintaining fridge temperatures, monitoring food labels and all other food safety systems stipulated by the Service Provider
• Items on the agreed food menus that are unavailable are communicated to the service team promptly
• Play an active role in keeping the whole kitchen environment up to a high level of kitchen hygiene

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef De Partie working on multiple sections
• Airline catering would be fantastic, although not essential
• Proficiency in various cooking methods and techniques, including grilling, roasting, and sautéing.
• Ability to plate dishes attractively and maintain high standards of presentation.
• Skills in creating and modifying menus to suit seasonal ingredients and customer preferences.
• Knowledge of accommodating dietary restrictions and preferences, such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-aware cooking.
• Skills in maintaining inventory levels, ordering supplies, and minimising waste.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, especially during peak hours.
• Ability to maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with other chefs and kitchen staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and front-of-house staff.
• Understanding of how to meet guests expectations and enhance their experience in the lounge.

Additional Information

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• £34,000.00 per year
• On-site role
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status