Head Chef – Indian & Pakistani Cuisine (Inflight Catering)
Location: SK8 Area
Position: Temporary to Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
We are a premier inflight catering company supplying high-quality airline meals to major carriers. We are currently seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at our production facility in the SK8 area. This is an exciting temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced culinary leader looking to build a long-term career in a fast-paced aviation environment.
The successful candidate will take full operational control of the kitchen, ensuring that authentic flavours, high production standards, and strict airline delivery schedules are met daily. We are specifically looking for a professional who specialises in authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine to maintain the highest quality for our specialized menus.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manage and lead the kitchen team to prepare, cook, and pack large volumes of premium airline meals.
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Maintain complete authenticity, flavour profile, and presentation standards for all Indian and Pakistani dishes.
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Oversee strict food safety, hygiene, and allergen controls in line with aviation industry regulations (HACCP).
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Manage portion control, stock rotation, and waste management to ensure cost-effective kitchen operations.
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Work closely with management to meet tight turnaround times and flight departure schedules.
Requirements:
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Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to step up, ideally within high-volume production, banqueting, or inflight catering.
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Deep expertise and genuine specialization in authentic Indian and Pakistani cuisine.
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Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate a diverse kitchen team.
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Ability to work under pressure and handle the fast-paced demands of airline catering.
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Based within a commutable distance of the SK8 postal area.
This is a fantastic opportunity to secure a stable, permanent role with an industry-leading company. If you have the required culinary expertise and leadership experience, please apply today with your updated CV
