Chef

Lexington-Catering; Bedford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Flexible working including part-timeif

28–31 days holiday after two years

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations, ensuring high-quality service for clients and colleagues. You will manage shifts, dining services, and menu execution in a fast-paced workplace environment.

Responsibilities include team leadership, payroll and budget oversight, client liaison, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences from morning through afternoon service. The role offers a fixed daytime schedule and on-site parking as part of a supportive, people-first

Qualifications

• Team leadership and people management
• Budget awareness and cost control
• Excellent communication with clients and on-site teams
• Food service and hospitality knowledge
• Ability to work independently and on site

Responsibilities

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, internal and client liaison
• Preparing and serving breakfast and lunch menus, supporting hospitality, and assisting with occasional BBQs

Job description

Posted Thursday 6 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Thursday 3 September 2026 at 23:59

Elior at work – Workdays Made Better with Great Food

A great workday starts withgreat 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 Chef Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients.

• Motivating and managing a team
• Controlling and managing a budget
• Accountable for ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Preparing and serving breakfast and lunch menus, supporting hospitality, and assisting with occasional BBQs

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday | 7:30am to 3:00pm

Job ID: 7397

Free onsite parking – park at work without the hassle or cost.

Great transport links – easily accessible by public transport and major road networks.

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Proven team leader experience
• Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised
• Previous experience within catering desirable

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!

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? Toenrich 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!