Lounge Chef Team Lead

In this Kitchen leadership hands on role, your eye for detail will help you excel, you will love leading and motivating your team to drive company strategy in all elements of the business.

• Leading the lounge chef team and be the face for culinary in our Lounge.
• Monitoring the kitchen area and the staff to ensure standards are maintained
• Training new lounge employees on the Company Standards and Regulations
• Monitoring performance of the CDP’s and Commis chefs
• Ensuring all food products to be prepared up to the Company Standards
• Oversee the Lounge kitchen operations
• Leading teams and distribute job tasks
• Communicating with customers and answering all menu queries
• Keeping the kitchen fully equipped with all the tools and inventory
• Ensuring that the quality of food is consistently high and that hygiene standards are met and exceeded
• Being the lead point of contact between our Hub kitchen and Lounge operation
• Assisting staff with food prep, plating and kitchen orders
• Creating and distributing shift plans
• Assisting on menu presentations

Our production unit takes pride in offering top-tier luxury airline catering that is both elegant and sophisticated. Our team is dedicated to crafting a one-of-a-kind experience that is attractive to even the most discerning passengers. We focus on providing exceptional quality, first-class service, and an exquisite range of menu options that are sure to impress.

• Passion for food and ability to deliver top-end culinary offerings.
• Strong communication and people management skills
• An ability to stay calm under pressure
• Strong leadership skills to motivate your brigade of chefs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety and HACCP
• Fluent in English, oral & written, with excellent communication skills

We believe that our employees are the driving force behind our success and strive to create a positive and supportive work environment. As a member of our team, you will have access to a range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary 
• Enjoy perks by referring your friends through our Refer a Friend Scheme
• Save money and time with On-Site Free Meals
• Expand your skills and knowledge through our in-house training opportunities.
• A business where you can have a real impact, we’re not afraid of new ideas!
• Genuine career development opportunities, both nationally and internationally
• The opportunity to work with and represent one of the most innovative players in the luxury global gourmet entertainment market

DO&CO is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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