Relief Chef

4 weeks ago


Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom Elior Full time
Job Title: Relief Chef

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Relief Chef to join our team at Elior, a leading contract caterer in the UK. As a Relief Chef, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchens and providing exceptional food service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and support a catering team to deliver high-quality food service to our customers.
  • Proactively manage food stocks, ordering, and cost control to ensure efficient operations.
  • Develop and maintain effective team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison.
  • Ensure compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues.
Requirements:
  • Proven leadership ability and experience in a similar role.
  • Genuine interest in customer service excellence and a strong team player.
  • Catering experience with chef skills, with contract catering experience desirable.
  • Senior chef management experience is essential.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment.
  • Access to mental health support and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers. We pride ourselves on enriching lives everywhere, every day, and are committed to an inclusive culture where our colleagues feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.


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