• aether Chef de Partie
• Based at Manchester Airport – aether ‘The Private Terminal’
• Temporary until August 2027
• 40 Hours per week
• £15.73 per hour

Why CAVU?

For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU.

At CAVU our purpose is to find new and better ways to make airport travel seamless and enjoyable for everybody. From the smallest ideas to the biggest changes. Every day here is about creating better travel experiences.

From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world-class hospitality venues including Escape Lounges & aether – our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers, and more profitable for our clients and partners.

We know that to bring your best ideas, you need the space to think, the right support, and the freedom to be your true, authentic self.

Whether you’re working from our offices, from home, in a lounge, or out on the road, we provide the environment to create, innovate, and transform airport travel.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a real impact, bring new ideas to life, and push boundaries, then CAVU is the place for you.

Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU.

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.
• Receive and inspect deliveries for quality and quantity.
• Properly store food items and manage inventory to minimize waste.
• To complete required stock checks including temperature checks as per the required schedule and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Operate a variety of kitchen equipment.
• 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.

• Assist with clearing and organising the kitchen ensuring a high standard of hygiene. Ensure floors are swept, mopped or vacuumed and ensure equipment is cleaned, sanitised and stored correctly.
• 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.
• To work flexibly to the rota

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for someone who has:

A strong hospitality professional with experience in high-quality food production and service delivery. Ideally qualified to NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef, City & Guilds Food Production, or an equivalent qualification, with experience in a similar role or currently working as a Commis Chef and ready to progress. Demonstrates excellent food preparation, cooking, and knife skills, alongside a sound understanding of food safety, product handling, and storage requirements. A proactive team player with a customer-focused approach, capable of building effective relationships and supporting colleagues to deliver exceptional culinary experiences.

Key skills and experience:

• NVQ Level 2 Commis Chef, C&G Food Production, or equivalent qualification desirable.
• Proven background in hospitality and service environments with a track record of delivering high standards.
• Advanced food preparation, cooking, and presentation skills, producing quality dishes in line with business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of food safety legislation, including the correct handling and storage of products to maintain quality.
• Excellent customer service skills with a first-class approach to guest satisfaction.
• Ability to brief, coach, and support team members to consistently deliver high-quality dishes and menu items.
• Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and Zonal stock and ordering systems.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and develop positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Understanding of profit and loss principles, with the ability to contribute to financial performance by operating efficiently, minimising waste, and supporting target profit margins.

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:

• Free on-site parking whilst on duty
• Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking)
• 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
• Discounts on MAG products such as Airport Hospitality Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports
• On-site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop
• Fantastic career development opportunities – We are the UK’s largest Airport Operator!
• Tax free Airside shopping in our departure lounge

How do I apply?

Please submit your up-to date CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the role criteria.

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