At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare nutritious meals for Edinburgh Rugby players and support their performance.
- Company: Join the culinary team at one of Scotland's iconic sporting venues.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, gain experience in sports nutrition, and work with elite athletes.
- Other info: Opportunity to contribute to major events and premium hospitality.
- Why this job: Combine your passion for food with a love for sports in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Professional chef experience and a strong understanding of food safety and nutrition.
The predicted salary is between 25920 - 31680 £ per year.
As Players' Chef, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day food provision for Edinburgh Rugby players and performance staff, preparing nutritious, high-quality meals that support training, recovery and matchday performance. Working closely with performance, nutrition and medical teams, you'll create varied, seasonal menus that balance exceptional flavour with the nutritional demands of elite sport.
You'll ensure meals are delivered to precise timings, cater for individual dietary requirements and maintain the highest standards of food safety, allergen management and kitchen hygiene. Alongside supporting Edinburgh Rugby, you'll also play an important role within the wider Murrayfield culinary team, contributing to premium hospitality, conferences, major sporting events, concerts and VIP dining when required.
Working Pattern: Primarily Monday to Friday daytime, with flexibility required for match days.
What can you bring? We're looking for a passionate and organised chef who thrives in a high-performance environment. You'll ideally have:
- Professional chef experience within a high-quality or high-volume kitchen
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- A strong understanding of food safety, hygiene and allergen management
- Experience creating fresh, varied menus using seasonal ingredients
- The ability to work independently while collaborating with a wider culinary team
- A genuine interest in sports nutrition and athlete performance
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience working in professional sport or with elite athletes
- Knowledge or qualifications in sports nutrition
- Experience in premium hospitality, events or large-scale catering
Why this role? This is a rare opportunity to combine a passion for food with elite sport. You'll work directly with Edinburgh Rugby players and performance staff while gaining specialist experience in sports nutrition, all within one of Scotland's most iconic sporting venues. From supporting player performance to delivering world-class hospitality for major events, no two days are the same.
Players Performance Chef in Edinburgh employer: Elior
Elior is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact in the lives of students through high-quality catering services. With flexible working hours, free meals, and robust career development opportunities, our culture prioritises employee well-being and growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about food service and education.
