Chef de Partie - British Airways Lounges

Responsibilities

• Food Preparation – prepare and cook dishes according to the recipes and standards set by the head/sous chef, ensuring food safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Station Management – oversee the production of all dishes assigned to your station and upkeep your designated area with supplies, ensuring cleanliness in line with policies and procedures.
• Quality Control – maintain high quality standards for all dishes, ensuring presentation and taste are considered at all times.
• Team Collaboration – communicate effectively with all other team members and assist/support all colleagues where necessary.
• Menu Development – collaborate with the head chef to develop and taste new recipes, providing suggestions for improvement or innovation.
• Cleaning and Maintenance – maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, including your designated area, ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Shift Pattern

Flexible Working Shift Pattern – must be able to cover all shifts required to support operation. Early, middle and late shifts, ranging between lounge operating hours of 04:00‑22:00, each shift is 8.5 hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Commis Chef or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of various cooking techniques and cuisines.
• Strong understanding of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Works according to the BaxterStorey core values.

Additional Information

For almost twenty years, for every client, in every location—whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university—we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve. We need the brightest and best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of. Our drive and belief in our people means we always strive to super‑charge our team\’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions and socio‑economic backgrounds.

Benefits

• Free meals on shift.
• Bespoke training and development opportunities.
• Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels.
• Pension and life insurance.
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema.
• Wellbeing hub.
• Access to employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Are you a culinary connoisseur and gastronomic genius? Do you have an insatiable passion for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create masterful dishes that delight the senses? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish and your talents shine. We wholeheartedly believe that the best food comes from nurturing talent, and empowering our chefs to continuously evolve and refine their craft. As a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, ensuring you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work‑life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.