Restaurant jobs in Stansted Airport

We are hiring for a passionate Chef to join us in our Italian Restaurant, Terracotta at Stansted Airport!

Wondering who we are?
HMSHost UK, part of the Avolta Group, operates across thousands of locations worldwide in airports, train stations, cruise ships, ports, and motorways. In the UK, we partner with well-known brands such as Leon, Burger King, Starbucks, Comptoir Libanais, and KFC, as well as creating our own unique concepts. Our mission? To transform travel dining into an experience that’s as rewarding as the destination.

What’s the role?

As a Chef de Partie (CDP), you’ll play a key role in delivering consistently high-quality dishes that bring our menu to life. Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team, you’ll take ownership of your section, ensuring smooth service, excellent food standards, and a clean, organised workspace at all times.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. If you thrive under pressure, love being part of a dynamic kitchen team, and are excited by the buzz of a busy restaurant environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special!

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong culinary skills with a keen eye for detail and presentation
• Experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar kitchen role (high-volume hospitality experience is an advantage)
• The ability to manage a section effectively during busy service periods
• A positive, can‑do attitude with a strong sense of accountability and teamwork
• Good communication skills and the ability to work closely with chefs and front-of-house teams
• A solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

What we offer:

We offer a competitive rate of pay at £14.87 per hour, plus a share of TRONC (tips) along with a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, growing business.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where you feel valued, supported, and motivated. That’s why we provide:

Financial Benefits*:

• An opportunity to earn an extra £50-£500 each time you successfully recommend a friend – unlimited!
• Discount Designer Shopping Platform – up to 50% off retail prices
• Free meals on site
• 50% off any of our locations for you & up to 4 others when you are not working – share the love with your loved ones!
• Benefit platform with exclusive discounts on shopping, cinema tickets, travel, and more

Health Benefits*:

• Access to an employee assistance programme offering support to you and your family members with 24/7 telephone advice, free face-to-face counselling sessions and much more. Your well-being is important to us!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – receive cash back for healthcare expenses including dental, optical, physio, and more
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP appointments
• Discounted gym memberships at over 3000 gyms across the UK
• Free access to apps for virtual physiotherapy treatment and skin cancer screening

Lifestyle benefits*:

• Your birthday off, as a paid holiday, every year!
• A generous life assurance benefit. We want our employees to have peace of mind and security with their future.
• Dedicated training and development plans to support progression. Did you know that almost 70% of our managers were promoted internally? And over 50% at our support office! We want you to grow with us.

*Please note some benefits are non-contractual and may be changed or removed at the company’s discretion; further information will be provided upon commencing employment.

Right to Work in the UK

Candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. This can be demonstrated through one of the following:

• A valid UK passport.
• An original UK birth certificate accompanied by your National Insurance number.
• For non-British nationals, a share code and date of birth to verify your immigration status via the UK Government’s online Right to Work checking service.

Security Pass Requirements: As this role involves working at an airport, successful candidates will also need to obtain a security pass . For this, we will require valid photo ID, such as a Driving Licence or Passport as well as provide five years’ worth of references that we can verify. Please ensure you can provide the appropriate original documentation during the recruitment process

What Next?

If you want to join us in this exciting adventure & be a part of the Avolta family, apply now and if you are shortlisted, we will be in touch soon to discuss the role further. We regret that due the high volume of applications we may not be able to contact every applicant, if you haven’t heard from us within two weeks then your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion.

*Please note:

As the role is working in an airside environment, we regret that if you have previously had issues with being able to complete airside referencing, we won't be able to progress your application so respectfully ask that you don't apply, since this is a key requirement.

Your Data & Privacy

By asking you to submit your CV, HMSHost requests that you only include personal data that is necessary and relevant to the job which is being applied for. We will use your data for recruitment purposes only and will keep your details for one year following the date of your application. For more information, please ask for a copy of our Recruitment Privacy Policy.

At Avolta, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible for everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

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Pay: £14.87 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person