Chef Manager

Lexington-Catering; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

28 days of holiday

Leave for life's moments

Volunteer days

Job summary

Caterplus is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site operations, recruit, induct and train colleagues, and ensure high-quality service for Elior UK clients.

The role covers supervising a team, managing a budget, and maintaining strong internal and external relationships to drive operational excellence, with a 5-day week across shifts from 7am to 7pm (37.5 hours).

Qualifications

• Experience leading catering teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on delivering customer service excellence.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate on-site teams.
• Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised.
• Previous catering experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and managing a team on site.
• Controlling and managing a budget.
• Ensuring ongoing team communications, reporting and client liaison.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service excellence

Front-line focus

Self-motivated

Catering experience

Job description

Posted Monday 3 August 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Monday 31 August 2026 at 23:59

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

At 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

Working Pattern: 5 Days Out Of 7 | Shifts Between 7am and 7pm | 37.5 Hours Per Week

Job ID: 7372

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!