Lux Lounge Prep Chef: Fast-Paced & Creative

Heathrow Employment & Skills Academy; Reading; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey invites applications for a lounge-host position at the HeathrowAirport lounges, where you will greet guests with five-star service and support kitchen operations across multiple sections. The role requires willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a passion for food and customer service.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, collaborate with the chef team, and ensure compliance with food safety standards throughout your shift.

Qualifications

• GSCE level education or above.
• Experience in foodservice is preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes in your assigned section according to SOPs.
• Take ownership of your section and ensure ingredients, equipment and tools are available and maintained.
• Understand the menu and ingredients in each dish.
• Ensure dishes are visually appealing, properly seasoned and meet taste standards.
• Coordinate with chefs and kitchen staff for smooth operations.
• Collaborate to create innovative menu items meeting guest preferences and seasonality.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining cleanliness in your section and the kitchen.
• Act as a positive ambassador for the business.
• Attend to reasonable requests from the client or BaxterStorey Management.
• Monitor and control food inventory, minimise waste and optimise ingredient usage.
• Communicate in basic written and spoken English.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices at all times.
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Customer service passion

Communication skills

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Education

GSCE or above

Job description

BaxterStorey invites applications for a lounge-host position at the HeathrowAirport lounges, where you will greet guests with five-star service and support kitchen operations across multiple sections. The role requires willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and a passion for food and customer service.

You will prepare and present high-quality dishes, collaborate with the chef team, and ensure compliance with food safety standards throughout your shift.