Seasonal Chef

SSP Deutschland GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading airport food service provider is seeking Seasonal Chefs at Manchester Airport for a variety of roles including Kitchen Assistant and Chef de Partie. Competitive hourly rates starting from £12.90 to £14.00 with additional night premiums. Applicants must have 5 years of checkable references, be 18+, and possess reliable transport. This opportunity offers great perks, including discounts and award-winning training, with flexible contracts available between March and September 2026.

Benefits

Discounted meals

Employee discounts

Friends and family discount

Award-winning training programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in leading a kitchen team for Chef de Partie role.
• Must have 5 years of checkable references.
• Must be 18+ for roles involving alcohol service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes efficiently.
• Work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen skills

Team leadership (for Chef de Partie)

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

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Seasonal chef roles - Manchester Airport

Secure your summer job now – Manchester Airport

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

• Kitchen Assistant: from £12.90p/h and Night premium: + £1.20 p/h (00:00–06:00)
• Chef de Partie: £14.00 p/h and Night premium: (00:00–06:00)
  All pay rates are scheduled for review in April

Why SSP
Serve travellers with brands you know—Starbucks, Burger King, The Grain Loft, Uppercrust—with great training, real progression, and perks:

• Discounted Meal and discounted parkingwhile 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:

• The Grain Loft
• Upper Crust
• Starbucks
• Warehouse

Airport checks (must-have)

• 5 years of checkable referencesand aCriminal Record Check
• 18+for some tasks/shifts and roles involving alcohol service
• Reliable transport forearly startsaligned to flight schedules
• For Chef de Partie role previous experince 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 Ritazzaand more).

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