Kitchen Manager in Edinburgh

Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More. When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.

Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Reports To: Executive Head Chef

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Join the Team Behind the Experience. At Elior UK, we create unforgettable food and hospitality experiences. As the catering partner at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, we are now looking for a highly organised and proactive Kitchen Manager to oversee the smooth and efficient running of all kitchen operations. This is a pivotal role ensuring that all food production is delivered safely, consistently, and cost-effectively — across match-days, hospitality suites, large-scale banqueting, and corporate events.

If you are a strong leader with proven experience in kitchen operations management, this is your opportunity to thrive in one of Scotland's most iconic sporting venues.

• Effective management of all kitchen labour, including rotas, scheduling, and payroll controls.
• Delivery of high standards of food safety, allergen management, and hygiene compliance.
• Cost control across labour, food, and overheads in line with commercial targets.
• Maintenance of consistently high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Safe and efficient working environment for all team members, in full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

• Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchens across the stadium, ensuring compliance with Elior's operational standards and event requirements.
• Labour & Cost Control: Manage staff rotas, agency usage, and wage costs, ensuring labour efficiency and adherence to budgets. Monitor food costs, portioning, and waste to support margin delivery.
• Food Safety & Allergen Management: Lead on HACCP, COSHH, allergen protocols, and all statutory compliance, ensuring accurate labelling, record-keeping, and communication across the team.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: Take ownership of cleaning schedules, audits, and compliance checks, ensuring kitchens and storage areas always meet or exceed safety standards.
• Team Leadership: Support and manage chefs, kitchen porters, and agency staff. Ensure clear communication, training, and development opportunities are in place to build a motivated and safe team.
• Health & Wellbeing: Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and accountability, ensuring staff work in a positive, supportive, and compliant environment.
• Event Support: Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and operations teams to ensure smooth kitchen delivery across match-days, hospitality, and events.
• Stock & Ordering: Oversee ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation to reduce waste and maintain accurate records.
• Collaboration: Liaise with front-of-house, event managers, and wider Elior teams to ensure aligned service delivery.

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume catering, stadium, hotel, or events environment.
• Strong track record in managing labour, budgets, and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, allergen management, and food hygiene legislation.
• Exceptional organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and all home match-days.
• Experience in stadia or large-scale event catering.
• Up-to-date Food Safety Level 3 (or higher), Allergen Awareness, and Health & Safety qualifications.
• Familiarity with Elior systems and procedures (or willingness to train).

• Be part of a passionate and professional team in Scotland's most prestigious sporting venue.
• Excellent opportunities for development and progression within Elior UK.
• Access to exclusive training, apprenticeships, and learning opportunities.
• Staff benefits including meals on duty, discounts, and wellbeing support.

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That’s why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success!

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

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.

And here’s the best part - 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

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