Summary

⦁    Hospitality Chef
⦁    Based at Manchester Airport
⦁    Permanent
⦁    40 hours per week 
⦁    £13.63 per hour (including 17.5% shift allowance)
 

Why CAVU?

For airports, for partners, for people. We are CAVU. 
 
Formed from the union of MAGO, MAG USA and our network of direct-to-consumer brands - who together drive market leading passenger spend for airports across the world - we have combined our resources to address evolving passenger needs today and exceed them as we move forward into tomorrow. 

From our revenue accelerating single platform technology, Propel, through to our world class hospitality venues including Hangar, 1903 and Escape Lounges - our solutions make travel more seamless and enjoyable for passengers and more profitable for our clients and partners. 

Our name is taken from the aviation, meteorology term, ‘Ceiling and Visibility Unlimited’, which designates the perfect flying condition. 
  
More than just a name, CAVU is our mindset. It represents all that we stand for. Our proud aviation heritage, our drive to push boundaries, and the very essence of what we do: creating seamless, enjoyable travel experiences for airport passengers.  
  
Together, we can reach new heights. Together, we are CAVU  
 

The role

To assist with the provision of the day to day Hangar Restaurant activities, working to a high quality standard ensuring our customers experience excellent customer service. 
To prepare, cook and serve good quality food for customers, ensuring that all tasks associated with food production are performed to MAG Hospitality standards and with regard for food safety regulations.  
Ensure the kitchen and product stores are effectively maintained, clean and orderly and in compliance with legislative requirements. 
Ensuring optimum delivery of standard operating procedures assisting in delivering the Hangar Restaurant targets by great planning and excellent customer service

Operating hours are 6.00am- 18.00pm subject to seasonal variation. 
Hangar is a standalone restaurant within MAG Hospitality, with a turnover of approx. £850,000 per annum. You will work within a small, dedicated team supervising the restaurant along with your colleagues and direct reports. You will be part of the wider MAG Hospitality team where your support will be needed across our other units both landside and airside. 

Comply with all legislative requirements. 

What will make you successful in the role?

We are looking for a Chef who has/is:
 
⦁    A solid background in hospitality and service sectors, with a proven track record of high end delivery.
⦁    Undertaken a kitchen role and ready to develop as a Commis Chef.
⦁    Know how to handle and store product to maintain quality and in line with food safety legislation. 
⦁    Be able to demonstrate basic food preparation, knife and cooking skills and techniques to produce quality dishes in line with business requirements. 
⦁    A team player with an absolute first class approach to customer service
⦁    Recognise and understand the legislative responsibilities and the importance of protecting people’s health, safety and security.
⦁    Experienced in and with demonstrable examples of flexibility across shifts.
⦁    Numerical and written skills, capable of understanding written operating procedures, maintaining stock levels and undertaking stock checks. 
⦁    Computer literate on mainstream PC applications including Microsoft office.
⦁    Experience of working on own initiative, capable of building solid and beneficial relationships both internally and externally.
 

 
Benefits:
 
⦁    As a MAG employee you will have access to some great benefits including:
⦁    Free on-site parking whilst on duty
⦁    Free Airport parking when you go on holiday (subject to availability and pre-booking)
⦁    Access to our employee rewards portal with discounts and savings
⦁    24hour Employee Assistance Programme
⦁    MAG Pension scheme which doubles your contribution
⦁    Discounts on public transport to work
⦁    Discounts on MAG products such as Airport Hospitality Lounges and holiday parking at our Airports
⦁    On-site discounts and heavily discounted staff shop
⦁    Fantastic career development opportunities – We are the UK’s largest Airport Operator!
⦁    Tax free Airside shopping in our departure lounge
⦁    Meals on duty
 
How do I apply?
 
Please submit your up-to date CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the role criteria.
 
Advert will close once sufficient applications are received

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We’re also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.

You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women’s Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity