Chef de Partie - Manchester Airport (Private Terminal)

Based at Manchester Airport - Aether 'The Private Terminal'

Permanent contract - Full time

£14.75 per hour (including 17.5% shift allowance)

Why MAG?

Recruiting now for our exclusive new private terminal Aether (previously known as PremiAir) at Manchester Airport.

Positioned in a contemporary, self-contained, private space, completely away from the main airport terminal, Aether elevates every sense of the airport journey, even the functional, including check-in, security and private parking. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, Aether boasts a curated menu, panoramic runway views, and dedicated staff attending to guests' needs.

Aether is MAG's most premium guest journey. You will be an integral part of delivering a seamless, effortless, and elevated 5 travel experience.

This is a once in a career opportunity to be part of the launch journey and bring the Aether brand to life!

The role

We are currently recruiting for a Chef de Partie to join our Aether Hospitality Team. Aether provides our guests with the very best start to their journey. Our menu is carefully curated by Chef Adam Reid to bring an elevated dining experience. This is a unique role, within a unique environment.

Principal accountabilities include:

Responsible for directing and overseeing all daily kitchen operations overseeing the preparation and execution of all dishes from start to finish to ensure the highest in quality, consistency, and efficiency. Directing the Commis Chefs in the day-to-day operations of the kitchen. Liaising with relevant suppliers to ensure proper stocks of food and supplies. Maintain food quality. Implementation and improvement on health and safety standards within the kitchen. To prepare, cook and deliver food in accordance with the agreed menu and Lounge Operating Procedures. Follow recipes and/or product directions for preparing and cooking all varieties of foods. Monitor stock levels and place orders, ensure stored correctly, rotate and maintain. To complete required stock checks including temperature checks as per the required schedule and complete the appropriate documentation. To work with the Commis Chef and Senior Chef as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked. Some of the preparation procedures are, but not limited to, washing, peeling, cutting and shredding. To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard. Maintain the food offering ensuring presentation meets operating standards. Dispose of waste, including recycling, in the appropriate manner and if required to remove it to the designated location. Assist in one-to-one training of new staff, including subcontracted supplier staff, in order to uphold the high level of presentation, hospitality and service.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for someone who has/is:

NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef or C&G Food production or equivalent is desirable A background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high-end delivery. Undertaken a similar role or working as a Commis Chef and ready for the next step. Demonstrates advanced skills and techniques in food production. Knowledge on how to handle and store product to maintain quality and in line with food safety legislation. A solid background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high-end delivery Experience of working on own initiative, capable of building solid and beneficial relationships both internally and externally Able to demonstrate a wide range of food preparation, knife and cooking skills A team player with an absolute first-class approach to customer service, know how to brief and coach and team to deliver high quality dishes and menu items. Understands the principles of supply chain management, sustainable procurement and working practices in the kitchen.

Please note flexibility will be required with shifts as early shifts can start as early as 3.00am and late shifts can finish as late as 10.30pm. Aether is open 7 days a week.

Benefits:

As a MAG employee you will have access to some great benefits including:
• Free on-site parking whilst on duty
• Access to our employee rewards portal with discounts and savings
• 24hour Employee Assistance Programme
• MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
• Discounts on public transport to work
• Fantastic career development opportunities - We are the UK's largest Airport Operator!

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity.