At a Glance
- Tasks: Step into various kitchens, support teams, and ensure high standards in food safety.
- Company: Join Caterplus, a people-first business dedicated to enriching lives across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, flexible working, 28 days holiday, and a car allowance.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team where your voice is valued and supported.
- Why this job: Experience variety, autonomy, and make a real impact in different communities.
- Qualifications: Senior chef experience, strong leadership skills, and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 35000 £ per year.
This role covers the South East of England. You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transportation. Benefits include car allowance and mileage.
Step away from the same kitchen every day. As a Relief Chef Manager with Caterplus, you’ll become our trusted regional expert – stepping into different sites across the region to support, steady the ship and keep our communities well-fed and cared for.
If you’re a confident, adaptable chef who enjoys variety, autonomy and a role that genuinely makes you feel needed, this is the one.
What you’ll be doing…
- Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Caterplus locations
- Support teams during busy periods or transition
- Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
- Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Caterplus standards
- Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
- Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
- Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance
No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.
What can you bring?
- Senior chef experience
- Calm, organised and confident under pressure
- A genuine passion for customer service
- Strong kitchen management and people leadership
- A positive, solutions-focused approach
- TMF experience helpful, though training provided
- 5 out of 7 days covering sites across the South East within our over-55 catering communities
Being a Relief Chef Manager at Caterplus gives you:
- Variety instead of routine
- More responsibility and autonomy
- Wider visibility with senior leaders (accelerates progression)
- A role where you’re the person people rely on when it counts
If you enjoy being the chef who can “walk into any kitchen and make it work”, you’ll thrive here.
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!
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! Here’s what’s waiting for you:
- 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!
- Drive in Style – Enjoy a car allowance
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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.
We Celebrate 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.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we’re happy to help!
Regional Relief Chef Manager - £32-35k + Car Allowance & Mileage employer: Elior Uk
Elior UK is an exceptional employer that values its team members by offering flexible working hours and free meals, making it an ideal workplace for those seeking a balanced lifestyle. With a strong focus on personal and professional development, employees are encouraged to grow within the company while enjoying generous holiday allowances. Join us in a supportive work culture where your contributions truly make a difference.
