Kitchen Manager

Elior; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Elior is seeking a Kitchen Manager at Murrayfield Stadium, a prestigious venue for world-class events. In this senior role, you'll lead kitchen operations, ensuring high standards are met during match days and special events.

Your leadership will be pivotal in managing teams effectively while promoting food safety and operational excellence. The role also offers various perks including flexible working and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in high-volume environments.
• Strong commercial awareness managing labour, food costs, and budgets.
• Solid knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of kitchen operations across the stadium.
• Manage teams and plan rotas to maintain quality service.
• Ensure food safety standards are met and maintained.
• Keep kitchens audit-ready and maintain hygiene standards.
• Coach and motivate kitchen staff to create a positive environment.
• Manage stock levels, deliveries, and ordering efficiently.

Skills

Kitchen leadership experience

Commercial awareness

Food safety knowledge

Leadership under pressure

Hands-on approach

Flexible mindset

Stadia catering experience or familiarity with Elior systems

Job description

Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More

Step into the heart of world-class events at Murrayfield Stadium!

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a senior kitchen leadership role at one of Scotland’s most iconic sporting and events venues.

As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be at the centre of fast-paced, high-profile operations. Leading teams to deliver exceptional food experiences across match days, premium hospitality, banqueting, and corporate events. From the buzz of a packed stadium to exclusive VIP functions, no two days will be the same!

You’ll take ownership of large-scale kitchen operations, driving performance, consistency, and excellence at every level, ensuring every guest experience matches the prestige of the venue.

What you’ll be doing…

• Leading from the front: Taking full ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations across the stadium, ensuring every service runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard
• Driving high-performance teams: Planning rotas, managing agency support, and controlling labour to deliver efficiently without compromising on quality
• Championing food safety excellence: Embedding best practice across HACCP, COSHH, allergen management, and compliance, with clear and accurate record keeping
• Keeping kitchens audit-ready: Maintaining exceptional cleanliness, managing hygiene standards, and confidently leading through inspections and audits
• Building a strong team culture: Coaching, supporting, and motivating chefs, porters, and agency staff to create a positive, high-performing environment
• Collaborating at scale: Working closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider operations team to deliver seamless, standout food experiences for every event
• Taking control of the detail: Managing stock, deliveries, and ordering, while driving smart stock rotation, minimising waste, and protecting margins

Job ID: 5051

What you can bring…

• Proven kitchen leadership experience: Working as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar in high-volume environments
• Strong commercial awareness: Confident managing labour, food costs, waste, and budgets
• Solid food safety knowledge: Experienced with HACCP, COSHH, allergens, and compliance standards
• Confident leadership style: Clear communicator who performs well under pressure
• Hands-on approach: Leads by example to create a safe, positive kitchen environment
• Flexible mindset: Able to work evenings, weekends, and all home match days
• Stadia catering experience, Level 3+ Food Safety, or familiarity with Elior systems

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!