Relief Chef Manager

How you'll make an impact:

As a Relief Che Manager you will proactively manage teams on site as well as be accountable for recruiting, inducting, training, and supporting colleagues to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, our customer and clients. You will travel across our batch sites supporting kitchens that benefits an hands on Chef Manager to lead from front.

• Provide cover across multiple locations, managing the full catering operation
• Lead, motivate, and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service
• Plan, prepare, and oversee the delivery of meals in line with company standards
• Manage stock, ordering, and budgets to meet operational requirements
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company policies

Working Pattern: Monday - Sunday (Weekends Occasional) | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Salary: £20.17 Per Hour | £36,000 Per Annum

Job ID: 6959

Note: Mileage Included

The ingredients you'll bring:

• Proven experience in a Chef Manager or senior catering role
• Flexibility to travel and adapt quickly to different sites and teams
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to hit the ground running
• Previous experience within School catering essential
• Awareness about medical Diets in school sector.

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 - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• 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.
• Wellbeing first - mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• 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? To enrich 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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