Relief Chef Manager

Elior Uk; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Bristol is seeking a Relief Chef to cover multiple locations and support kitchen teams during busy periods. The ideal candidate is a senior chef with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for customer service. This role offers variety and autonomy while making a significant impact in community catering. Enjoy perks such as free meals, flexible working, and room for career growth. Join a people-first business where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working

28 days of holiday

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Flexibility and full valid UK driving licence required.
• TMF experience helpful, training provided.
• Ability to cover sites across Bristol and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple locations.
• Support teams during busy periods or transitions.
• Keep kitchens running safely and efficiently.

Skills

Senior chef experience

Calm, organised and confident under pressure

Genuine passion for customer service

Strong kitchen management and people leadership

Job description

Caterplus – More Than a Meal, It’s a Community

Step away from the same kitchen every day. As a Relief Chef with Caterplus, you’ll become our trusted regional expert – stepping into different sites across the region to support, steady the ship and keep our communities well-fed and cared for.

If you’re a confident, adaptable chef who enjoys variety, autonomy and a role that genuinely makes you feel needed, this is the one.

You must be flexible, hold a full valid UK driving licence and have your own reliable transportation.

What you’ll be doing…

• Cover planned and unplanned absence across multiple Caterplus locations
• Support teams during busy periods or transition
• Bring consistency, standards and leadership wherever you go
• Keep kitchens running safely, efficiently and to Caterplus standards
• Act as the regional specialist for Textured Modified Foods (TMF), delivering training and best practice
• Build strong relationships with managers and operations teams across the region
• Role model high standards in H&S, food safety and compliance

No two weeks will look the same – you’ll work with different teams, strengthen different kitchens and make a visible impact everywhere you go.

What can you bring?

• Senior chef experience
• Calm, organised and confident under pressure
• A genuine passion for customer service
• Strong kitchen management and people leadership
• A positive, solutions-focused approach
• TMF experience helpful, though training provided
• 5 out of 7 days
• Covering sites across Bristol and surrounding areas within our over-55 catering communities

Being a Relief Chef Manager at Caterplus gives you:

• Variety instead of routine
• More responsibility and autonomy
• Wider visibility with senior leaders (accelerates progression)
• A role where you’re the person people rely on when it counts

If you enjoy being the chef who can “walk into any kitchen and make it work”, you’ll thrive here.

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!
• Drive in Style –Enjoy a car allowance

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!