Kitchen Roles

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

Job summary

A leading airport restaurant operator is seeking seasonal kitchen roles at Southampton Airport. Full-time and part-time positions are available, with specific responsibilities for Kitchen Assistants and Chef de Partie, including preparation and serving food. Pay rates start from £12.90 p/h for Kitchen Assistants and £14.00 p/h for Chefs, with additional night premiums. Candidates must have reliable transport for early shifts, 5 years of checkable references, and be 18+ for certain roles.

Benefits

Discounted Meal

Employee Discounts

Friends and Family Discount App

Award-winning training and development programs

Qualifications

• 5 years of checkable references and a Criminal Record Check required.
• Must be 18+ for roles involving alcohol service.
• Reliable transport for early starts aligned to flight schedules.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food as per brand standards.
• Lead kitchen team as Chef de Partie when applicable.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership for Chef de Partie

Customer service

Job description

Seasonal Kitchen Roles - Southampton Airport

Secure your summer job now – Southampton Airport (SSP)!

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). All pay rates are scheduled for review in April.
• 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—Evergreen Bar & Kitchen and Cafe Bar—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:

• Cafe Bar

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 Ritazza and more).

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