Travelling Chef

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Elior as a Travelling Chef and support elite athletes with high-performance nutrition while on the go. This role involves delivering top-quality meals during training, match days, and managing catering logistics across various locations. If you have a strong culinary background and are adaptable, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career with substantial benefits and rewards.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Strong culinary background with senior chef experience.
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments.
• Experience in elite sports or contract catering is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality meals during training weeks, match days, and travel.
• Manage catering on team bus and at stadiums.
• Liaise with hotel chefs to ensure consistent food quality.

Skills

Culinary background

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

Relevant chef qualifications

Job description

Are you a passionate and adaptable chef ready to take your culinary skills on the road? Join our professional sports team as a Travelling Chef, where you'll play a vital role in supporting elite athletes with high-performance nutrition—whether at home, abroad, or on the move.

This role sits within our Stadia division, catering for fans and visitors at prestigious stadiums across the UK. With matchdays, concerts, conferences, and banquets to be catered for, our specialist teams are experts in adapting to our client's needs with locally sourced seasonal menu's. At the heart of the matchday experience, we bring choice, quality, and value for money to some of the most prestigious sports venues across the UK.

What you’ll be doing…

• Delivering top-quality meals for players during training weeks, match days, and travel (UK and international).
• Travelling with the team to manage catering on the team bus, in hotels, and at stadiums—including late-night and post-match service.
• Liaising with hotel chefs and ensuring consistent food standards across all locations.
• Collaborating with sports scientists to meet specific nutritional goals.
• Managing food stock, hygiene, allergen safety, and legal compliance.
• Supervising kitchen support staff when required.

What can you bring?

• Strong culinary background with senior chef experience and relevant qualifications.
• Flexibility to travel regularly and work evenings and weekends.
• Confidence working independently in fast-paced, changing environments.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A valid UK driving licence and passport.
• (Bonus) Experience in elite sports or contract catering, and knowledge of athlete nutrition.

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
• Holiday Allowance:Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
• 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.