Chef

Elior Uk; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday

Career development

On-site parking

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations, recruit and train colleagues, and deliver high-quality service to clients. You will manage a kitchen team, oversee budgets, and maintain strong relationships with staff and stakeholders.

Working pattern is Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 3:00pm, with salary of £24,526.60 and onsite parking and strong transport links. Previous catering experience is desirable for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing a catering team.
• Experience in budget control and reporting.
• Excellent communication with staff, clients and operations.
• Experience in catering service delivery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and manage an on-site catering team.
• Control and manage a budget.
• Ensure ongoing team communications with staff, clients and management reporting.
• Prepare and serve breakfast and lunch menus, supporting hospitality, and assisting with occasional BBQs.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client liaison

Training

Staff motivation

Job description

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 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

Salary: £24,526.6

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.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• 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? 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.

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!

If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!