Junior Sous Chef

Job Title: Junior Sous Chef Lounge Team (Airside, Heathrow T4)
Location: Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4 (Airside)
Salary: £35,000 £40,000 per annum
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (Shift-based early and late rotations)

Join a World-Class Lounge Operation at Heathrow T4

We are looking for a skilled and passionateJunior Sous Chefto join our lounge culinary team at Heathrow Terminal 4. This is a leadership position within a premium airside environment, working as part of a close-knit team to deliver a first-class food experience to our guests.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Leading the kitchen operations within our airport lounge
• Overseeing CDPs and Commis Chefs, providing daily coaching and support
• Creating shift plans and delegating kitchen responsibilities
• Acting as the key link between the Lounge kitchen and the central production kitchen
• Ensuring dishes meet high presentation and quality standards
• Maintaining compliance with all food safety and hygiene regulations
• Assisting with menu presentations and answering guest food-related queries

About You:

• Previous experience as a Junior Sous Chef or strong CDP ready to step up
• Proven track record in high-volume or premium hospitality kitchens
• Confident leading and motivating a team in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of food safety (Level 2 Food Safety & HACCP certification essential)
• Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working early mornings, late finishes, weekends, and holidays
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Please Note:

This role isairsideat Heathrow T4 and requires:

• Afull 5-year employment reference history
• Successful completion ofbackground checks
• Eligibility to obtain anairside pass(compliance support provided)

Whats In It for You:

• Competitive salary up to £40,000
• Career progression within a high-performing culinary team
• Training, development, and opportunities to work on exciting projects
• A diverse and inclusive working environment

How to Apply:

If youre a talented and committed chef with leadership experience and thrive in high-end hospitality, wed love to hear from you. Submit your CV today and take the next step in your culinary journey.