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Senior Sous Chef – VIP Airport Lounges

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday

Still open when we checked on 9 Oct

DO & CO

37 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    No sponsorship mentioned, and this kind of work is rarely sponsored in Spain.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Mid-level role.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef with solid experience and the ability to take responsibility for an operation, who enjoys leading teams and working autonomously.

  • More than 5 years of experience in premium hospitality or premium food service.
  • C1 level of English.
  • Experience coordinating and training teams.
  • Strong organizational, planning and decision-making skills.
  • Leadership and communication skills.
  • Strong focus on quality, attention to detail and service.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • The opportunity to join a solid, long-term project within an international company.
  • Work in a premium, dynamic and multicultural environment, connected to high-level gastronomy and hospitality.
  • Real opportunities for professional development and career growth, including international opportunities.
  • Free daily meal.
  • Become part of a company where talent, passion and excellence are an essential part of everyday life.

The role

We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our VIP Lounges at T4 of Madrid-Barajas Airport. We are seeking an experienced professional with strong autonomy and leadership skills who is ready to take responsibility for the operation.

Here, you will have the opportunity to make the most of your experience, make decisions and lead the operation in a premium, dynamic and international environment.

If you are ready to take ownership of an operation and want your experience to make a real impact, we want to hear from you.

What you'll do

As a Senior Sous Chef in our VIP Lounges, you will play a key role in the operation: you will coordinate the team, organize the workflow and ensure everything is prepared to deliver a service that meets DO & CO standards.

A role where leadership, autonomy, organization and the ability to react quickly will be essential.

  • Lead and coordinate the team, organizing tasks, priorities and workflow during service.
  • Plan and supervise food preparation, ensuring DO&CO standards of quality, presentation and service are consistently met.
  • Manage product requirements, optimizing the use of raw materials and minimizing waste.
  • Ensure compliance with HACCP standards, hygiene, food safety, order and cleanliness requirements.
  • Anticipate operational needs and resolve issues, making autonomous decisions to ensure service continuity and quality.

About DO & CO

DO & CO is an employer that recruits for hospitality and catering roles across several European countries. Its careers page lists openings in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, and Spain, with advertised positions spanning kitchen and culinary roles (chefs, pastry, kitchen help), food and lounge service staff, and catering operations support such as packing, warehouse, and dispatch roles.

In Spain, DO & CO's careers page currently lists openings in Barcelona, including a contract EVENT WAITER/WAITRESS position. For international professionals, the company's evidenced multi-country European footprint means hospitality and catering candidates may find hiring entry points in more than one market, with Barcelona being the confirmed Spanish location on its careers site.

Website
doco.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • DO & CO's careers page currently lists an opening in Barcelona, Spain: an EVENT WAITER/WAITRESS position offered on a contract basis.
  • The company recruits for hospitality and catering roles across multiple European countries, with current listings in the United Kingdom, Portugal, Germany, and Spain.
  • Advertised roles include culinary positions (chefs, pastry, kitchen help), lounge and event service staff, and catering operations support such as warehouse and dispatch roles.

In their own words

About the company & team

DO & CO is one of the leading international companies in airport catering and premium hospitality, creating gastronomic experiences for some of the world’s most prestigious airlines and delivering high-end services in VIP airport lounges around the world.

Additional information

At DO & CO, we believe that great experiences start with great professionals. We promote equal opportunities and are committed to talent and diversity, valuing every individual for their skills and professional experience.

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