Culinary Director

1 day ago


Glasgow, Glasgow City, United Kingdom Elior UK Full time
Company Overview

Elior UK is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors.


About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Chef to join our team in this prestigious role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and supporting a catering team, as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

This role sits within our Stadia division, catering for fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets to be catered for, our specialist teams are experts in adapting to client needs with locally sourced seasonal menu's.


Responsibilities
  1. Culinary Leadership: Proactively manage and support a catering team to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to clients.
  2. Cost Control: Maintain, order, and control food stocks within budget to drive financial growth.
  3. Team Communication: Ensure ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting, and client liaison to enable operational excellence.
  4. Compliance: Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies, and duty of care to customers and colleagues.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will require:

  1. Proven Leadership Ability: A proactive, hands-on approach with experience in managing teams.
  2. Customer Focus: Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
  3. Culinary Expertise: Essential experience as a chef with strong cooking skills.
  4. Leadership Experience: At least 2 years' experience in an Executive Chef role.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £65,000.00 per annum, as well as:

  • FREE On-Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals every day at work.
  • Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with flexible working hours.
  • Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service.
  • Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with paid time off during important times.
  • Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for favourite causes.
  • Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with continuous learning and development opportunities.
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best professionally and personally.
  • Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes.
  • Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme.


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