Job Introduction
Location: Luton Airport, LU2 9PF
Rate of Pay: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience
Working Pattern: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 15:30pm
Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, delivering fresh, high-quality food with excellent presentation and service for up to 500–600 covers daily.
Oversee catering within a busy staff restaurant for a leading budget airline, providing varied and appealing food to support a diverse workforce.
Report into the Senior Chef Manager and Operations Manager, contributing to the overall success of the site.
Inspire, lead and develop a team of 5–6 chefs, creating a positive, motivated and high-performing kitchen culture.
Plan and manage rotas effectively to ensure full service coverage, while monitoring labour hours in line with regulations and business needs.
Take full ownership of stock control, including regular stock takes, ordering, waste management and cost control to drive strong GP performance.
Drive clear communication within the team through regular briefings, ensuring smooth daily operations and consistent service standards.
A strong culinary background with a flair for modern European cuisine, including deli and coffee bar experience.
A confident, customer-facing leader who builds strong relationships and thrives in a people-focused environment.
Commercially minded, with solid financial awareness and experience managing food costs and labour budgets.
A positive, proactive and solutions-driven approach, with the ability to stay calm and organised in a fast-paced setting.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Family friendly support
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Volunteering days
- Professional subscriptions
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers