Head Chef
Job Introduction
We are looking for a Head Chef to lead the Sodexo team in our prestigious Lomond Lounge and Upperdeck Lounge at Glasgow Airport; overseeing a team this role has full responsibility for the kitchen, including food preparation, cooking, plating, food ordering and storage. Interacting with customers and understanding the needs of the passengers is key to this highly responsible and autonomous role.
Our heritage is built on catering and hospitality experience and fuelled by our passion for exceptional food and service. For over 40 years we have been providing bespoke catering and hospitality services for sports stadia, racecourses, visitor, attractions, historic venues, major events and premium airline lounges. Recognised across the globe for hospitality, we help create exceptional moments at extraordinary events such as Royal Ascot, Tour de France, The Open Championship and RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Role Responsibility
Working closely with the Lounge Manager, you will have a high number of passengers dining in both lounges throughout the day, the role involves planning, supervising and delivering the food and beverages as per the lounge requirements, coaching and guiding the staff to ensure an efficient operation. Working with the customers you will ensure the highest quality of service through continuous improvement to product and services, by seeking customer feedback and interacting daily to explain the food and beverages on offer. You will ensure buffet and stock levels are maintained and control hygiene standards, whilst providing training to staff to ensure presentation and display of food is of a high standard. You will also be involved in forecasting of food consumption, assigning team responsibilities and holding team meetings. As the most senior Chef on site this is a responsible and varied position, some flexibility around hours will be required as the lounges are open 7 days a week.
The Ideal Candidate
- Chef and kitchen experience.
- Highly motivated
- Attention to detail
- Customer focussed
Package Description
Up to £25,000 + Bonus
About the Company
Our mission is improve the quality of life of Sodexo employees and all those we serve, and contribute to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries in which we operate. We work to improve the well-being of people across the globe through our unique range of expert services and the talent of our teams. As one of the world’s largest employers and a
company of “people at the service of other people,” we are committed to being an employer of choice – providing jobs for our people, as well as training and opportunities for internal promotion to help our employees move up the career ladder.