Seasonal Kitchen Staff

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport hospitality company is seeking Seasonal Kitchen Staff for various roles at London City Airport. Positions available include Kitchen Assistant and Chef de Partie, both offering competitive hourly rates with additional night premiums. Applicants must be 18+, have reliable transport for early starts, and require a Criminal Record Check. Perks include employee discounts and award-winning training programs. Join a diverse team dedicated to serving travelers with well-known food brands.

Benefits

Discounted Meal

Discounted parking

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training

Qualifications

• Must have 5 years of checkable references.
• Criminal Record Check required.
• 18+ years old for certain roles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen operations as a Kitchen Assistant or Chef de Partie.
• Prepare meals according to standards and guidelines.
• Lead kitchen team and ensure high food quality.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliability

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

Seasonal Kitchen Staff - London City Airport

Secure your summer job now – London City Airport (SSP)!

Kitchen & Chefs roles - register your interest now. Variety of contracts available between March and September 2026!

• Kitchen Assistant: £13.85 p/h and Night premium: + £1.20 p/h (00:00–06:00)
• Chef de Partie: £14.00 p/h and Night premium: + £1.50 p/h (00:00–06:00) All pay rates are scheduled for review in April

Why SSP

Serve travellers with brands you know—Hithes, Juniper & Co. and Soul & Grain—with great training, real progression, and perks:

• Discounted Meal and discounted parking while on shifts.
• Employee Discounts.
• Friends and Family Discount App.
• Award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs.

We're currently on the lookout for both Full Time and Part Time Chefs at:

• Hithes
• Soul & Grain

Airport checks (must-have)

• 5 years of checkable references and a Criminal Record Check.
• 18+ for some tasks/shifts and roles involving alcohol service.
• Reliable transport for early starts aligned to flight schedules.
• For Chef de Partie role previous experience in leading a kitchen team is necessary.

About SSP

We operate restaurants, cafés and bars in airports/rail across the UK & Ireland (think M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffè Ritazzaand more).

At SSP, we value diversity and are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of skills, talents, and backgrounds.