Group Chef

Elior; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holidays 28 / 31 days

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a Group Chef to lead on-site catering teams across Doncaster with responsibility for recruiting, training and supporting colleagues to deliver a high-quality service for Elior's clients. You will manage teams, budgets, and ensure clear communications and client liaison to achieve operational excellence, with travel to Liverpool and the East Midlands required.

A genuine commitment to customer service, team development and delivering great food is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading catering teams on site.
• Ability to recruit, train, and induct staff.
• Excellent stakeholder and client liaison skills.
• Willingness to travel between Doncaster, Liverpool, and East Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and manage on-site teams.
• Control and manage budget.
• Ensure effective communication and reporting.
• Liaise with clients to deliver operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Client liaison

On-site coordination

Catering experience

Job description

Elior at work – Workdays Made Better with Great Food

A great workday starts with great food, and we know food at work should be more than just a sandwich at your desk. That’s why we bring exciting, fresh, and flexible catering to workplaces across the UK. Whether it’s a quick grab-and-go snack or a hearty lunch, with tech-powered ordering and diverse menus, we keep teams happy, energised, and ready to take on the day.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Group Chef 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
• Based in Doncaster with travel to Liverpool and the East Midlands required

Job ID: 7450

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!

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

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? To enrich 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.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

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!