Airport Culinary Manager

5 days ago


Aldershot, Hampshire, United Kingdom Sodexo Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Airport Sous Chef to lead our food and beverage production service for armed forces personnel.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, directing preparation duties, working with the FOH team, training and developing the kitchen staff, and monitoring sanitation practices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the kitchen in the absence of senior colleagues and provide support for the production team.
  • Direct the preparation duties to commis chefs, chef de parties, and other kitchen staff.
  • Work with the FOH team to drive service excellence.
  • Train, guide, and develop the kitchen team.
  • Monitor sanitation practices to ensure employees follow standards and regulations.
Requirements
  • NVQ level 2/3 or experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
  • Basic IT skills, with Microsoft packages experience.
  • Experience in menu planning and production.
  • Exposure to bulk cooking.
  • The enthusiasm to develop and learn new skills.
Benefits
  • Access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
  • Access to a free health and wellbeing app.
  • The Sodexo Discounts Scheme.
  • Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
  • A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Volunteering Opportunities.
  • Flexible and dynamic work environment.
  • Competitive compensation.
Working Hours
  • 40 hours per week.
  • 5 days out of 7.
  • Various Shift Patterns.
  • Monday to Thursday 06.00.
  • Saturday and Sunday 08.82 per hour.

Our estimated salary for this role is £35,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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