Head Chef

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5 Days Out Of 7 | 40 Hours Per Week

Full Time

Hounslow, England, TW6 2GW

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£48000 per annum

Head Chef - Air France Premium Lounge, Heathrow Terminal 4

£48,000 per annum + Benefits

Join the team behind one of Heathrow's most prestigious premium lounge experiences.

This is an opportunity to lead the kitchen at the Air France Premium Lounge, creating exceptional food for an international audience travelling through one of the world's busiest airports.

Working with quality ingredients and inspired by the best of French hospitality, you'll have the freedom to lead, develop and evolve a premium food offer that's enjoyed by thousands of guests each year.

With a dedicated restaurant, excellent kitchen facilities and a talented team around you, this is a role for a Head Chef who loves great food, enjoys developing people and wants to make a real impact.

DBS and Right to Work Checks: Employment in this airside role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including verification of the candidate's right to work in the UK and completion of the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, where required. Candidates must be able to provide acceptable original documentation and cooperate with airport security vetting, identity verification and any required employment, address or reference history checks. Continued employment may be conditional on maintaining the necessary clearances, passes and eligibility to work in a secure airport environment.What You'll Do

• Lead and inspire a talented kitchen team.
• Shape menus and food experiences inspired by French cuisine.
• Champion quality, flavour and presentation.
• Develop and mentor chefs, helping them grow their careers.
• Bring new ideas, creativity and energy to the food offer.
• Play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience every day.

What We're Looking For

• An experienced Head Chef who is passionate about great food.
• A natural leader who enjoys developing teams.
• Someone who thrives in a premium hospitality environment.
• Creativity, energy and a genuine pride in what they do.
• A chef who wants to be part of something special.

Why Join Us?

• £48,000 salary.
• Premium hospitality operation.
• Great kitchen and quality ingredients.
• The opportunity to shape menus and influence the food offer.
• Work with a globally recognised airline brand.
• Career development opportunities within Elior.
• Pension, life assurance, holiday allowance and free meals on duty.

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

Join Elior at the Air France Premium Lounge and lead a team delivering outstanding food and hospitality every day.

What's on the menu for you…

At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive . That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work.

Here's a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• Free meals on shift
• Flexible and part-time working opportunities
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service
• Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies
• Paid volunteering days
• Training, development and career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support
• Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday
• A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including:

• 24/7 virtual GP appointments
• Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions
• Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions
• Online gym and workout programmes
• Legal and financial advice
• Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance
• Meditation and mindfulness resources
• Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it

Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day.

We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here - and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive.

Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out. We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience.

We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat!

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