Elior

Chef Manager

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Job Location

Hitchin, United Kingdom

Job Description

This role sits within our Education division - catering for students. Dedicated to providing high-quality, nutritious, fresh, and sustainable food for our younger generation, we're 100% committed to supporting a healthy diet. At Taylor Shaw & Edwards & Blake, we're driven by the knowledge that young people deserve and need the best food for their wellbeing; we do food with a difference.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

What you'll be doing...

As a Chef Manager you will be proactively managing and supporting our Catering team which is made up of 7 General Assistants. You will also be responsible for preparing and serving with the team up to 600 meals per day. The Head Chef will create a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities:
  • 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: Monday - Friday, 35 hours per week, term time only

What can you bring?

In this role:
  • 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 a Head Chef / Sous Chef ready for their next step / Chef Manager

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: Savor 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
  • Term Time Holidays: Offering you flexibility
  • 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!

Elior Celebrates Equality
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.

Interested? Click 'Apply now'

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Location: Hitchin, GB

Posted Date: 11/23/2024
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November 23, 2024
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