Head Chef

Elior Uk; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is looking for a Head Chef to manage a team and ensure culinary excellence. The role includes responsibilities like training, food stock management, and compliance with health regulations. With a focus on customer service and team development, the ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience. This position offers flexible working patterns and numerous perks, making it an attractive opportunity for those passionate about culinary arts.

Benefits

Free meals

Flexible working hours

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as Head Chef or experience as Sous Chef looking for the next step.
• Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Focus on customer service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a catering team.
• Control food stocks within budget.
• Ensure compliance with safety and legal regulations.

Skills

Leadership ability

Customer service excellence

Catering experience

Chef skills

Proactive approach

Job description

Elior Hospitals – Nourishing Those Who Care

In our Hospitals division, we make sureteams, patients, and visitors have access to wholesome, comforting food when they need it most. Because good nutrition isn’t just fuel - it’s part of the recovery journey, and we’re proud to play a role in that.

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: 5 Out of 7 Days | 37.5 Hours Per Week

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!

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? 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.

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!

Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!