Kitchen Manager

Elior Uk; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is looking for a Kitchen Manager at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium. The role involves overseeing kitchen operations, managing staff efficiency, ensuring food safety measures, and controlling costs. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a high-volume catering environment and strong leadership skills, along with up-to-date food safety certifications. Join a passionate team dedicated to exceptional hospitality and food experiences.

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

28 days holiday, increases after two years

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Pension schemes and life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager or Head Chef in high-volume catering.
• Strong track record in managing budgets and compliance.
• Experience in stadia or large-scale event catering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations and compliance with standards.
• Manage staff rotas and monitor food costs to support margin delivery.
• Lead on HACCP, allergen protocols, and compliance.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Safety Level 3 or higher

Allergen Awareness

Health & Safety qualifications

Job description

Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More

When the crowd roars, the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia, we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks - so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour.

Passionate about Rugby? Join our hospitality team for an unforgettable Six Nations experience!

Location: Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh

Reports To: Executive Head Chef

Contract Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Join the Team Behind the Experience

At Elior UK, we create unforgettable food and hospitality experiences. As the catering partner at Scottish Gas Murrayfield, we are now looking for a highly organised and proactive Kitchen Manager to oversee the smooth and efficient running of all kitchen operations.

This is a pivotal role ensuring that all food production is delivered safely, consistently, and cost-effectively — across match-days, hospitality suites, large-scale banqueting, and corporate events.

If you are a strong leader with proven experience in kitchen operations management, this is your opportunity to thrive in one of Scotland’s most iconic sporting venues.

Key Performance Indicators

Effective management of all kitchen labour, including rotas, scheduling, and payroll controls.

Delivery of high standards of food safety, allergen management, and hygiene compliance.

Cost control across labour, food, and overheads in line with commercial targets.

Maintenance of consistently high standards of kitchen cleanliness and organisation.

Safe and efficient working environment for all team members, in full compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Operations Management: Oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchens across the stadium, ensuring compliance with Elior’s operational standards and event requirements.

Labour & Cost Control: Manage staff rotas, agency usage, and wage costs, ensuring labour efficiency and adherence to budgets. Monitor food costs, portioning, and waste to support margin delivery.

Food Safety & Allergen Management: Lead on HACCP, COSHH, allergen protocols, and all statutory compliance, ensuring accurate labelling, record-keeping, and communication across the team. Ensuring complete and accurate star chef data and reports, and filed appropriately

Cleaning & Hygiene: Take ownership of cleaning schedules, audits, and compliance checks, ensuring kitchens and storage areas always meet or exceed safety standards.

Team Leadership: Support and manage chefs, kitchen porters, and agency staff. Ensure clear communication, training, and development opportunities are in place to build a motivated and safe team.

Health & Wellbeing: Promote a culture of safety, wellbeing, and accountability, ensuring staff work in a positive, supportive, and compliant environment.

Event Support: Work closely with the Executive Head Chef and operations teams to ensure smooth kitchen delivery across match-days, hospitality, and events.

Stock & Ordering: Oversee ordering, deliveries, and stock rotation to reduce waste and maintain accurate records.

Collaboration: Liaise with front-of-house, event managers, and wider Elior teams to ensure aligned service delivery.

Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar leadership role in a high-volume catering, stadium, hotel, or events environment.

Strong track record in managing labour, budgets, and compliance.

Excellent knowledge of HACCP, COSHH, allergen management, and food hygiene legislation.

Exceptional organisational, leadership, and communication skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and all home match-days.

Experience in stadia or large-scale event catering.

Up-to-date Food Safety Level 3 (or higher), Allergen Awareness, and Health & Safety qualifications.

Familiarity with Elior systems and procedures (or willingness to train).

Why Join Elior at Scottish Gas Murrayfield?

Be part of a passionate and professional team in Scotland’s most prestigious sporting venue.

Excellent opportunities for development and progression within Elior UK.

Access to exclusive training, apprenticeships, and learning opportunities.

Staff benefits including meals on duty, discounts, and wellbeing support.

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!

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