Seasonal chef roles

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Leeds, Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international food service outlet is seeking Seasonal Chef roles at Leeds Bradford Airport. Candidates will work in various locations, including Starbucks and Cabin Bar, with flexible contracts available from March to September 2026. Essential qualifications include 5 years of checkable references and a Criminal Record Check; previous kitchen leadership experience is required for Chef de Partie. The company offers competitive pay, discounted meals, and a commitment to staff development.

Benefits

Discounted Meal

Discounted parking

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training and development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of checkable references required for all roles.
• Criminal Record Check necessary for specific tasks.
• Previous experience in leading a kitchen team for Chef de Partie.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverages in various airport locations.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and uphold food safety standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Reliable transport

Job description

Secure your summer job now – Leeds Bradford Airport

Seasonal chef roles - Leeds Bradford Airport

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

• Kitchen Assistant: £12.90 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—Starbucks, Burger King,Cabin Bar, Tap&Brew, and Saltaire Bar—with great training, real progression, and perks:

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

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

• Cabin Bar
• Tap & Brew
• Starbucks
• Cafe Ritzza and AMT
• Warehouse

Airport checks (must-have)

• 5 years of checkable references and aCriminal Record Check
• 18+ for some tasks/shifts and roles involving alcohol service
• Reliable transport forearly 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 (thinkM&S, Starbucks, Burger King, Caffè Ritazza and more).

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