Kitchen Lead

We are Baltic Assist – a company committed to providing high‑value talent solutions and operational excellence for global clients. Together with our client, a global aviation services provider offering premium airport lounge services, we are supporting the opening of a new Aspire Lounge at Vilnius Airport.

We are looking for a Kitchen Lead / Kitchen Supervisor to take ownership of kitchen operations in the lounge, support the opening and stabilization phase, and ensure consistently high food quality, safety, and service standards in a regulated airport environment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role combining daily kitchen operations with planning and coordination responsibilities. You will lead the kitchen team, contribute directly to food preparation, and help shape buffet‑style menus suitable for a premium airport lounge. 

• Leading and supporting daily kitchen operations within the lounge
• Planning and developing menus suitable for lounge and buffet‑style service
• Ensuring food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times
• Actively participating in food preparation and service when required
• Coordinating and leading kitchen staff (cooks and kitchen porters) during shifts
• Overseeing food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance across all kitchen areas
• Supporting the pre‑opening, opening, and stabilization phase of the lounge
• Managing stock levels, kitchen supplies, and coordinating replenishment
• Ensuring correct use of equipment, PPE, and safe working practices
• Addressing food‑related guest questions in an open‑kitchen environment
• Documenting incidents, hygiene issues, or operational irregularities as required
• Collaborating closely with the Lounge Manager and Supervisors to align service flow

• Proven experience in kitchen leadership or supervisory roles, ideally in hospitality or catering environments
• Strong hands‑on cooking experience combined with team coordination responsibilities
• Experience with buffet‑style or high‑volume food service operations
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP requirements
• Good English skills, required to communicate with guests in an open‑kitchen environment and coordinate internally
• Strong organizational and planning skills, especially during busy service periods
• Ability to work calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced, regulated environment
• Willingness to work shift‑based schedules, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Aviation security background check - required to obtain airport access. If you don’t already have clearance, you will complete this during the recruitment process
• Valid or obtainable H10 food‑safety certification

• A key leadership role in a newly opening, premium airport lounge
• Direct involvement in shaping kitchen operations and menus from the start
• A stable, full‑time position in an international aviation environment
• Exposure to global hospitality and aviation standards
• A collaborative team culture focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement