This role sits within our Stadia division, catering to fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets to be catered for, our specialist teams are experts in adapting to our clients' needs with locally sourced seasonal menus. At the heart of the matchday experience, we bring choice, quality, and value for money to some of the most prestigious sports venues across the UK.
What you'll be doing...
As a Head Chef, you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
1. Recruiting, training, supporting, and developing people to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, customers, and clients.
2. Maintaining, ordering, and controlling food stocks within budget.
3. Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison to enable operational excellence.
4. Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues.
What can you bring?
* Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach.
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
* Focused on the front line.
* Catering experience essential with chef skills.
* 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef, ready for the next step.
Our way of saying thank you...
At Elior, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards and benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.
* FREE On-Site Lunches: Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work.
* Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible hours.
* Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years of service.
* Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options.
* Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer.
* Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development.
* Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits.
* Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and pension schemes.
* Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure, and more, alongside our cycle-to-work scheme.
Why it's great to work for us...
Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues across sectors including:
* Workplaces & Office Space
* Sporting Venues & Stadiums
* Attraction & Heritage Sites
* Public Sector & Defence
* Health, Care & Hospitals
* Schools, Colleges & Universities
Along with our purpose of enriching lives every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture where our people feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.
That's why 87% of colleagues are proud to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
We are dedicated to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all. We believe our differences make us stronger and enrich our work environment, making Elior a great place to work. We celebrate diversity and foster a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.
If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We're happy to help.
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