Chef Manager

Elior Uk; Brighton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in catering is seeking a Chef Manager to lead a dedicated team at their Brighton location. This role involves managing budgets, motivating staff, and ensuring exceptional customer service in a supportive environment. With flexible working hours and generous benefits, including free on-site lunches and career progression opportunities, this position is perfect for someone passionate about creating a positive dining experience. Join a company that values inclusivity and offers a rewarding career in the care sector.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Career Progression

Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Proven team leadership experience with a focus on customer service.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a catering environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site teams, including recruiting and training staff.
• Control budgets and ensure effective team communication.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Service Excellence

Budget Management

Catering Experience

Job description

Priory Rd, Featherstone, England, WF7 5JT

£23,869.69 per annum

This role based at New Priory is part of our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. We pride ourselves on creating superb environments for the over 55 community, contributing to our customers' social lives and fostering friendships. Our quality, locally sourced food is complemented by warm customer service.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Chef Manager, you will proactively manage on-site teams, including recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality service to Elior UK, our customers, and clients.

• Motivate and manage a team
• Control and manage budgets
• Ensure effective team communication, build internal and external relationships, manage reporting, and liaise with clients to achieve operational excellence

Working pattern: 5 days over 7, 30 hours per week.

What can you bring?

• A genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focus on the front line
• Proven team leadership experience
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Previous catering experience is desirable

Our way of saying thank you…

At Elior, we value our colleagues and offer generous rewards and benefits in return for your dedication:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy delicious, healthy meals every day
• Flexible Working: Balance work and personal life with flexible hours
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days, increasing to 31 days after two years
• Family Leave: Support for family commitments during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Volunteer for causes you care about with paid time off
• Career Progression: Opportunities for growth supported by ongoing development
• Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and wellbeing resources
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future
• Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts on entertainment, leisure, and more, plus cycle-to-work schemes

Why it's great to work for us…

Elior is a multi-award-winning contract caterer with over 10,000 colleagues across diverse sectors including:

• Workplaces & Office Space
• Sporting Venues & Stadiums
• Attraction & Heritage Sites
• Public Sector & Defence
• Health, Care & Hospitals
• Education (Schools, Colleges, Universities)

We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, supported, and fulfilled. 87% of colleagues are proud to work here!

We promote respect, inclusion, and diversity, creating a work environment where all colleagues can thrive and succeed.

If you need support or adjustments during the application process, please let us know. We’re happy to help.