Chef Manager

Elior Uk; Edgware; On-site; GBP 28,050 - 37,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

28 days holiday

31 days after two years

Leave for life events

Volunteer days

Room to grow

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Chef Manager at Priory Field Dr, Edgware, to lead on-site teams within Caterplus and deliver high-quality catering services for the over-55 community. The role emphasizes recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to maintain service excellence and efficient operations.

You will recruit and supervise staff, manage a budget, and maintain strong client relationships to ensure exceptional service standards across the site. Prior catering experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Customer service

Self-motivated

Work unsupervised

Job description

Priory Field Dr, Edgware, England, HA8 9PU

£33000 per annum

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It's a Community

At Compton Lodge, within Caterplus, we don't just serve food - we create warm, welcoming spaces where the over-55 community can connect, share, and enjoy great company over delicious meals. Every dish is made with care, fresh ingredients, and a big helping of heart.

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

Job ID: 7297

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.

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!