Head Chef

Elior Uk; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Holiday entitlement 28 days (+31 after

Leave for life’s moments

Volunteering days

Career development

Pension & life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior UK is seeking a proactive Head Chef to lead and develop a catering team, delivering high-quality food and service in a busy environment.

The role focuses on cost control, menu execution, staff training, and ensuring compliance with food safety standards, COSHH, and H&S. You will report to the operations manager and work a 5-day out of 7 pattern.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability and hands-on management style.
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Catering experience essential with strong chef skills.
• 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for progression.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and developing staff to deliver high-quality service.
• Maintain, order, and control food stocks within budget.
• Ensure team communications, reporting, and client liaison for operational excellence.
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S and related regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Catering

Chef skills

Head/Sous Chef experience

Job description

Monday to Sunday | 5 Days Out Of 7 | 40 Hours Per Week

Full Time

Nelson Rd, Hounslow, England, TW6 2GW

£40106.09 per annum

Elior at work – Workdays Made Better with Great Food

A great workday starts withgreat 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.

DBS and Right to Work Checks: Employment in this airside role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including verification of the candidate’s right to work in the UK and completion of the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, where required. Candidates must be able to provide acceptable original documentation and cooperate with airport security vetting, identity verification and any required employment, address or reference history checks. Continued employment may be conditional on maintaining the necessary clearances, passes and eligibility to work in a secure airport environment.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Head Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

• Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high quality service to Elior UK, customer and client
• Maintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budget
• Ensuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellence
• Accountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues

Working Pattern:Monday to Sunday | 5 Days Out Of 7 | 40 Hours Per Week

Job ID: 7384

What can you bring?

• Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Catering experience essential with chef skills
• 2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step

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!