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Elior at work – Workdays Made Better with Great Food

A great workday starts with
great food
, and we know food at work should be
more than just a sandwich at your desk.
That's why we bring
exciting, fresh, and flexible catering
to workplaces across the UK. Whether it's a quick grab-and-go snack or a hearty lunch, with
tech-powered ordering and diverse menus
, we keep teams
happy, energised, and ready to take on the day
.

What you'll be doing…

As a Head Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

• Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
• Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday. 6:30-14:30, 40 hours per week.

What can you bring?

• Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Catering experience essential with chef skills
• 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step

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.
• Wellbeing first
• mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security
• pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts
• save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with
No need for legal names at this stage.

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.

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

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

Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat