Are you an experienced Group Development Chef? If yes, come and join us at Elior UK!

This role sits within our Concessions division, catering for customers at visitor attractions. By continuously developing and keeping ahead of the competition through innovative catering and hospitality offers, our concessions sites aim to make every customer experience memorable. 

**This is a national role covering multiple sites in areas such as Cardiff, Bristol, Hertfordshire ( St Albans) & Manchester.**

Company vehicle included

Responsibilities:

• Accountable for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control, culinary excellence improving merchandising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating results within the catering team
• Own the food offer in terms of quality, profit and innovation
• Develop training and support materials to drive compliance
• Proactively identify problems and work with management and other functions to improve operational performance
• Helps to develop new concepts and solutions
• Take on food related projects and manage cross functional food initiatives
• Provide a collaborative approach for client group and wider stakeholders by working with Marketing & Promotions to provide effective and innovative ongoing solutions in line with the annual marketing calendar
• Liaise with Menu Development Chefs and other parts of the business and chef's forums

In this role:

• Genuine interest in the environment and plant based foods
• A desire to strive for customer service excellence
• Proven leadership ability
• Proactive and ‘hands on' approach
• Catering experience essential with chef skills
• Contract catering is desirable
• Interest in developing teams
• The ability to work with and inspire young adults

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.

As part of your package, we offer a salary of £45,000 plus a company vehicle 

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

• Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments
• Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service
• Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

• Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

• Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

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 & Stadiums
• 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 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.

Interested? Click the ‘Apply for this role’ button at the top of this advert.