APPLY NOW MENU SCROLL DOWN Hospitality is the fuel behind every Royal Air Force mission. No matter if you're in the sky or on the ground, it's up to Hospitality to give the RAF the energy it needs. VIEW HOSPITALITY ROLES HOSPITALITY Hospitality roles are essential for making sure that all personnel have the energy they need to get the mission done. As part of Hospitality we will train you to to prepare and deliver meals in a whole host of environments; from Military Messes to field kitchens and on-board aircraft. This is a high pressure job where you will work both behind the scenes and front of house. You will be trained to be highly organised and develop the best communication skills in the industry. No two days will be the same. Do you have what it takes? Master every kitchen A Hospitality role in the RAF will take you all around the world from Military Messes to working on board an aircraft. CHEF As an RAF Chef, you will be trained in all aspects of running a kitchen. From cooking first-class food at events and working in the Sergeant’s Mess, you will learn a whole host of culinary skills. Once fully trained you will be prepared to deal with anything. You will have the opportunity to work in locations around the world and even cook for VIPs and members of the Royal Family. AIR & GROUND STEWARD As an RAF Air & Ground Steward, no two days will be the same. From working in a field kitchen supporting exercises to out on operations worldwide. You will have a whole host of opportunities to explore. You might find yourself working on the Royal Air Force’s flagship aircraft “Voyager”, or volunteering in our VIP Team, or even working for high-ranking Officers who entertain Government Ministers and members of the Royal Family. EXPLORE ROLES There are plenty of Hospitality roles to choose from in the RAF. The right one for you will depend on your passion, qualifications and skills. Discover some of our featured roles below. HOSPITALITY CHEF FIND OUT MORE HOSPITALITY AIR & GROUND STEWARD FIND OUT MORE WHY JOIN THE RAF? Rent from £75p/m Free gym Subsidised food Health care World travel Training SEE ALL BENEFITS HOSPITALITY FAQS WHAT QUALIFICATIONS DO I NEED FOR HOSPITALITY ROLES? TO APPLY FOR A HOSPITALITY ROLE YOU NEED TO: Be aged between 16 and 47 * Qualification requirements are dependent on the exact role and whether you wish to enter the role as a qualified or unqualified personnel. For roles such as an unqualified Chef, no formal educational qualifications are required, however other roles may differ. Individual requirements can be found on the specific role pages. Be a citizen of the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland, or holder of dual UK/other nationality or have been a Commonwealth citizen since birth. Additionally, whether or not you were born in the UK, you should reside here for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered). *You must be aged between 17.5 and 47 for an Air & Ground Steward role DO I NEED TO BE PHYSICALLY FIT FOR HOSPITALITY ROLES? WHERE WILL I BE BASED? HAVE A QUESTION? LIVE CHAT MORE WAYS TO CONTACT US LIFE IN THE RAF Diversity & Inclusion CAREER AND BENEFITS RAF Fitness FIND YOUR ROLE University Air Squadrons APPLY NOW Apprenticeships RAF main website Rejoiners Air Cadets Reserves Events near you Contact us Aircrew Air & Space Ops Cyberspace Engineering Hospitality Intelligence Logistics Medical Services People Ops Security & Resilience Sitemap Privacy Policy Accessibility © 2021 Royal Air Force - Regular & Reserve UK Crown copyright. We value your privacy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. More Information Manage Preferences Accept All Cookies