Luxury Airline Kitchen Lead — Junior Sous Chef

Do & Co; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Refer a Friend Scheme

On-Site Free Meals

In-house training opportunities

Career development opportunities

Job summary

DO & CO is seeking a Chef de Partie or junior sous chef to assist in our Italian kitchen. You will lead a team, train staff, and ensure top quality, with a focus on luxury airline catering.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a hands-on approach to maintain high standards. The successful candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, high-end environment, fluent English, and the ability to motivate staff to deliver exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Strong Chef de Partie or previous Junior Sous Chef experience.
• Fluent in English, oral & written, with excellent communication skills.
• Role model ability, leading a large team and hands-on when needed.
• Culinary education or experience in a fast-paced high-end environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the Italian kitchen and staff to maintain standards.
• Cook to spec and meet company targets.
• Lead the team to deliver top quality standards on every shift.
• Train and develop the team.
• Assist with stock control and ordering.
• Train new employees on Company Standards and Regulations.
• Monitor performance of team members and helpers.
• Ensure food products meet Company Standards and hygiene.
• Oversee kitchen and vegetable prep operations.
• Distribute tasks and lead teams.
• Keep kitchen stocked with tools and inventory.
• Maintain high food quality and hygiene standards.

Skills

Chef de Partie experience

Leadership

Culinary skills

Fluent English

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Culinary education

Job description

DO & CO is seeking a Chef de Partie or junior sous chef to assist in our Italian kitchen. You will lead a team, train staff, and ensure top quality, with a focus on luxury airline catering.

The role requires strong leadership, culinary expertise, and a hands-on approach to maintain high standards. The successful candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, high-end environment, fluent English, and the ability to motivate staff to deliver exceptional service.