Senior Culinary Lead – Pre-Flight Lounge

Swissport-8ea42602; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking at work

Food safety training to FSA L2

CPD opportunities with Aspire Academy

Employee recognition scheme

Free meals during shifts

Pension scheme with optional employee/

24-hour employee assistance programme

Wardrobe provided

Discounted lounge access for family

Job summary

Aspire Lounges is seeking a Senior Culinary Colleague to join our lounge team in the UK. You will focus on food preparation, maintenance of hygiene, and ensuring superior guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

You will work with the Culinary Lead to uphold Aspire’s service standards, and contribute to Back of House operations, including kitchen hygiene, stock handling, and adherence to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering high-quality food service in a lounge environment.
• Experience in high-volume hospitality kitchen environments.
• Ability to follow processes and adapt flexibly when required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and guests.
• Flexible to working hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Fluent in additional languages is a plus.
• Shows reliability and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all food and beverage offerings are continually available.
• Prepare hot and cold food to a professional standard.
• Ensure food quality meets manuals for consistent service.
• Store, handle and package food correctly.
• Always follow the Operations Manual.
• Maintain hygiene records and temperature logs.
• Inform guests about dietary/allergen information across dishes.
• Maximise revenue by offering ancillary items to guests.
• Load and unload the dishwasher and manage washing duties.
• Receive and store stock and rotate inventory.
• Assist with stock retrieval for the Culinary team.
• Apply the Food Safety Management System consistently.

Skills

Food service passion

High volume kitchen

Team player

Process adherence

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Flexible shifts

Punctuality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payment systems

Job description

Aspire Lounges is seeking a Senior Culinary Colleague to join our lounge team in the UK. You will focus on food preparation, maintenance of hygiene, and ensuring superior guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

You will work with the Culinary Lead to uphold Aspire’s service standards, and contribute to Back of House operations, including kitchen hygiene, stock handling, and adherence to safety procedures.