Chef Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free tasty meals

Flexible working (part-time options)

28 days holiday (31 after 2 years)

Leave for life’s important moments

Volunteer days for charity

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Caterplus, part of Elior UK, is seeking a Chef Manager to lead on-site teams, drive service quality, and recruit, train, and support staff. This role focuses on delivering excellent customer service in a catering setting and maintaining strong client relationships.

You will manage a budget, coordinate with the client, and ensure smooth operations while supporting colleagues across shifts and locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in a catering environment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience in managing budgets and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Motivating and managing a team.
• Controlling and managing a budget.
• Ensuring ongoing team communications and client liaison for excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client liaison

Training and induction

Catering experience

Job description

Posted Tuesday 28 July 2026 at 00:00 | Expires Tuesday 25 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

Job ID: 7302

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.

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!