Chef Manager

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

Job summary

Join a leading contract caterer dedicated to providing high-quality food for students. As a Chef Manager, you’ll lead a dynamic team, ensuring exceptional service and efficient operations. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people by delivering nutritious meals in a supportive environment. With opportunities for career progression and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this is more than just a job—it's a chance to thrive in a rewarding career. Be part of a company that values diversity and inclusion, where your contributions are recognized and appreciated.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Experience in managing teams in a catering environment.
• Ability to prepare and deliver meals for large groups.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 7 to deliver high-quality catering services.
• Ensure effective communication and relationship management.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Team Leadership

Catering for Large Numbers

Self-Motivation

Education

Catering Management Experience

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 2:00pm, 35 hours per week, term time only

Full Time

Clark Ln, England, LS9 8PN

£24000 per annum

This role based at Richmond Hill Academysits within ourEducationdivision – catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

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.

• Responsible for preparation and delivery of 400 - 430 covers per day
• Motivating and managing a team of 1 x Supervisor & 6 x General Assistants
• 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

What can you bring?

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

Our way of saying thank you...

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On-Site Lunches:Savour delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working:Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Family Leave:Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave:Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression:Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits:Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes:Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks:Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us...

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

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

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That's why 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.

Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!

By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

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