Chef Manager

Elior Healthcare – Food That Makes a Difference Join our catering team at Barnaby House , where every meal matters. In healthcare environments, food is about more than nutrition. It's about comfort, wellbeing and helping people feel cared for when they need it most. From retirement living to specialist care settings, we serve fresh food with compassion, consistency and attention to detail.

This is food with purpose. And people who take pride in making every plate count. At Elior Healthcare, the safety, dignity and wellbeing of the people we support is our priority. As part of our recruitment process, this role is subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check (where applicable). Working Pattern: 5 Days out of 7 | 37.

5 hours per week Salary: £28,000 per annum Job ID: 8152 What you’ll be serving up… As a Chef 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. Motivating and managing a team Controlling and managing a budget Accountable for 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 customers and colleagues The ingredients you'll bring...

Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Proven team leader experience Self-motivated and able to work well unsupervised Previous experience within catering desirable What's on the menu for you… At Elior, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, valued and able to thrive .

That's why we offer a benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, career, finances and life outside of work. Here’s a taste of what you can expect when you join us: Free meals on shift Flexible and part-time working opportunities 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years' service Enhanced family, personal and compassionate leave policies Paid volunteering days Training, development and career progression opportunities Pension scheme, life assurance and financial wellbeing support Salary Advance, giving you access to a portion of your pay before payday A supportive, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive Plus access to Elior Spark, our enhanced wellbeing platform, offering support for you and your immediate family, including: 24/7 virtual GP appointments Mental health support, counselling and therapy sessions Physiotherapy services and second medical opinions Online gym and workout programmes Legal and financial advice Nutrition, fitness and lifestyle guidance Meditation and mindfulness resources Dedicated wellbeing helplines and expert support whenever you need it Fancy being part of the recipe?

At Elior, over 10,000 colleagues come together every day with one purpose: to enrich lives everywhere, every day. We're proud that 87% of our colleagues are proud to work here — and we think that's because people are given the support, trust and opportunities they need to thrive. Don't tick every box? Don't rule yourself out.

We're looking for people with potential, passion and the right attitude, not just a checklist of experience. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know. Ready to join us? Hit ‘Apply Now’ and let’s chat!