Sous Chef

Company:  Aviation Recruitment Network
Location: London
Closing Date: 06/07/2026
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent

Job Description

Take your culinary career to new heights at one of the world’s busiest international airports.


We are seeking a talented and passionate Sous Chef to join a prestigious VIP Airline Lounge at London Heathrow Airport, delivering exceptional dining experiences to international travellers in a premium hospitality environment.


The duties of the Sous Chef will include:

  • Assisting the Head Chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
  • Supporting the Head chef in menu planning and cost implantation of the kitchen.
  • Writing menus with a variety of food options for Lounge guests.
  • Enforcing healthy and safety.
  • Managing the pass and ensure food quality standards.
  • Training kitchen staff and supervising kitchen stations.


The Skills and Experience required for this Sous Chef role:

  • Sous Chef experience from a hotel, contract catering, restaurant, banqueting or similar environment.
  • Experience managing a minimum 500 covers per day.
  • Experience in managing, training and developing kitchen personnel.
  • Experience in producing European and Continental cuisine.
  • The ability to work shifts to cover a roster that will include weekends and Bank Holidays.
  • The ability to work shifts between 0530 hrs – 2230 hrs.


In return the Sous Chef will receive:

Payrate of £18.00 p/h - £19.23 p/h

  • Min 40hrs + per week.
  • Criminal Record Check (DBS) re-imbursed after 4 weeks.
  • Weekly pay
  • Full Training
  • Company Uniform
  • A great working environment
  • Airport discounts once an airside pass is issued.


All successful candidates for this position will be subject to 5 years background checks to meet airport vetting and will be also require a Police Clearance (DBS) check.

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