Sous Chef - American Express Centurion lounge Terminal 3 Departures

Job introduction

About the Role

Sous Chef at American Express Centurion Lounge T3

We’re experience makers.

And food fanatics.

And we’re hiring.

Every ingredient, every moment, and every venue is another opportunity to make memories for guests around the world. Work alongside a team of creators that delivers the best of the local culinary culture. At Sodexo Live! you get to serve-up unforgettable experiences every single day.

Be part of something greater.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression and development.
  • Ongoing training and professional support.
  • A collaborative and supportive working environment.
  • The opportunity to contribute to menu innovation and business growth.

If you are a passionate culinary professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

What you'll do

  • Support the Head Chef in the daily management of kitchen operations.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food and presentation standards.
  • Supervise and motivate kitchen team members during service.
  • Assist with menu planning, recipe development, and seasonal menu changes.
  • Manage food ordering, stock rotation, and inventory control.
  • Monitor food costs, waste, and labour efficiency.
  • Maintain compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, and company procedures.
  • Assist in training, coaching, and developing team members.
  • Lead kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef.
  • Support hospitality events, special functions, and promotional activities.

What you'll bring

  • Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
  • Strong culinary skills and passion for quality food.
  • Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
  • Sound knowledge of food safety and hygiene legislation.
  • Experience with stock control, ordering, and cost management.
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • A positive, proactive, and customer-focused approach.

Why Sodexo?

  • £17.82 per hour
  • Mixed shift pattern: early (5:30-14:30), middle and late (13:00-22:00)
  • Immediate Start
  • Must be able to provide 5-year checkable work history for airport clearance
  • Many employee benefits, rewards and recognition.
Back to blog

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...