At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic catering team and create culinary excellence while managing costs.
- Company: Join a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive culture, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: We value potential over perfection—apply even if you don’t meet every requirement!
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to enrich lives every day in diverse settings.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership and front-line catering experience, with chef skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Key Responsibilities
- Proactively manage and support the catering team while creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.
- Recruit, train, support and develop people to deliver an efficient, high‑quality service to Elior UK, customers and clients.
- Maintain, order and control food stocks within budget.
- Ensure ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence.
- Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customers and colleagues.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands‑on approach.
- Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
- Focused on front‑line catering experience essential with chef skills.
- 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef, ready for your next step.
- About Our People‑First Culture
We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces.
Our mission?
To enrich lives everywhere, every day. 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here!
We create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!
Research shows that many people—especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds—hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria.
We hire for potential, not just experience, so apply anyway!
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Head Chef employer: Elior Inc
As a Back of House - Pastry Chef, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment that prioritises creativity and quality. With flexible working hours, generous holiday allowances, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing, our company fosters a culture of growth and collaboration, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to excel in your culinary career. Enjoy exclusive benefits such as free on-site lunches and continuous learning initiatives, making this an exceptional place to develop your skills while contributing to innovative dessert offerings.
