Head Chef

Elior at Work – Food People Actually Look Forward To Workplace food shouldn’t be forgettable. It should be the best part of the day. At Elior at Work, we make fresh, modern food that people choose — not settle for. Bold flavours, great choice, and proper care in every service. We bring energy into workplace dining. And we give our teams space to be proud of what they serve every day.

DBS and Right to Work Checks: Employment in this airside role is subject to satisfactory pre-employment screening, including verification of the candidate’s right to work in the UK and completion of the relevant Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, where required. Candidates must be able to provide acceptable original documentation and cooperate with airport security vetting, identity verification and any required employment, address or reference history checks.

Continued employment may be conditional on maintaining the necessary clearances, passes and eligibility to work in a secure airport environment. Working Pattern: 5 Days Out Of 7 | 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £48,000 Per Year | £23.08 Per Hour Job ID: 7931 What you’ll be serving up… As a Head Chef you will be proactively managing and supporting a catering team as well as creating a platform for financial growth through cost control and culinary excellence.

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 The ingredients you'll bring...

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 Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step 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!