Date: 23 Jul 2025
Location: London Stansted Airport, GB
Company: MAG

Summary

• Hospitality Chef
• Based at Stansted Airport
• Permanent
• 40 hours per week
• £30,232.28 per annum (inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance)

Why CAVU?
For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.
Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands - who together drive market leading passenger spend for airports across the world - we have combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow.
From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world class hospitality venues including Hangar, 1903 and Escape Lounges - our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners.
Our name is taken from the aviation, meteorology term, ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited’, which designates the perfect flying condition.
More than just a name, CAVU is our mindset. It represents all that we stand for. Our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the very essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.
Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU
The role
We are currently recruiting for a Chef to join our Airport Hospitality Team. Our Hospitality Lounges provide our customers with the very best start to their journey.

Principal Accountabilities:

• 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
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment
• To work with the Chef de Partie and Senior Chef as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked
• To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard
• Maintain stock levels, receive delivery of supplies, ensure stored correctly, rotate and maintain
• To assist with stock counts and compete the appropriate documentation
• Dispose of waste, including recycling, in the appropriate manner
• Have a good knowledge of airport facilities to be able to answer guest queries and provide an excellent customer service.
• To work flexibly to the rota, typically shifts are confirmed at least one month in advance.

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for a Chef who has/is:

• A solid background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high end delivery
• Undertaken a kitchen role and ready to develop as a Commis Chef
• Know how to handle and store product to maintain quality and in line with food safety legislation
• Be able to demonstrate basic food preparation, knife and cooking skills and techniques to produce quality dishes in line with business requirements
• A team player with an absolute first class approach to customer service

Please note flexibility is required as early shifts can start as early as 3.30am and late shifts can finish as late as 9:30pm

• 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
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment
• To work with the Chef de Partie and Senior Chef as appropriate to prepare foods to be cooked
• To ensure the food offering is presented to a high standard
• Maintain stock levels, receive delivery of supplies, ensure stored correctly, rotate and maintain
• To assist with stock counts and compete the appropriate documentation
• Dispose of waste, including recycling, in the appropriate manner
• Have a good knowledge of airport facilities to be able to answer guest queries and provide an excellent customer service.
• To work flexibly to the rota, typically shifts are confirmed at least one month in advance