Chef de Partie & Sous Chef – Heathrow Airport

Chef de Partie & Sous Chef – Heathrow Airport Temp-to-Perm and Casual Shifts Available Location: Heathrow Airport (landside and airside venues) Pay: £15.00 – £17.50 per hour, depending on role and experience, paid monthly Hours: Full-time, part-time and flexible casual shifts across a 24/7 operation About Aviserv Aviserv is a specialist recruitment partner to the aviation, hospitality and facilities management sectors. We're growing our chef team at Heathrow Airport, supplying skilled Chefs de Partie and Sous Chefs to busy airport restaurants, lounges, hotels and catering operations. Two ways to work with us Temp-to-Perm: Start on a temporary basis with a clear path to a permanent role with one of our Heathrow clients. Casual / Flexible: Pick up shifts as they become available, ideal if you want to fit work around other commitments. The Role Airport kitchens never stop. Travellers expect quality food delivered on time, from the breakfast rush before the first departures to full lounge service late into the evening. Whether you're running a section or leading the brigade, you'll keep standards high, food safe and the kitchen organised under pressure. Key Responsibilities Prepare, cook and present dishes to recipe specifications and presentation standards Run your section, or the wider kitchen, confidently during peak periods Supervise and guide commis chefs and kitchen porters on shift Maintain strict food safety, hygiene and allergen controls, including accurate labelling and HACCP records Support or manage ordering, stock control, rotation and waste reduction Monitor food quality and consistency throughout service Contribute ideas to menu planning and development Sous Chefs: support the Head Chef with rotas and day-to-day kitchen management, and lead the kitchen in their absence Follow all airport security procedures and site rules at all times What We're Looking For Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen Background in hotels, banqueting, contract catering, restaurants or travel hospitality Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate as a minimum (Level 3 desirable, and preferred for Sous Chefs) Solid understanding of allergen management and food safety standards Ability to stay calm, organised and consistent under pressure Flexibility to work early mornings, late shifts, weekends and bank holidays Reliable transport to Heathrow for early and late shifts Heathrow Security Requirements All roles require a Heathrow ID pass. To be eligible, you must: Have the right to work in the UK Provide a checkable 5-year history of employment, education or other activity, with references Pass a basic criminal record check (DBS) Complete airport security awareness training (we'll support you through this) What We Offer £15.00 – £17.50 per hour, depending on role, experience and venue Weekly pay Flexible shifts to suit your availability Clear route to permanent employment Support with your Heathrow ID pass application Experience across a range of leading airport venues How to Apply Apply now with your CV and a short note on your kitchen experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team. Application Questions Which role are you applying for: Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, or both? Where are you based, and how would you travel to Heathrow? Are you interested in temp-to-perm, casual shifts, or both? Can you provide a full 5-year work and address history with no unexplained gaps? What level of Food Hygiene certificate do you hold? Which days and shift times are you available to work? Are you comfortable with an hourly rate of £15.00 – £17.50? Requirements Chef experience: 1 year (required) English: required UK work authorisation: required TPBN1_UKTJ