Executive / Head Chef

General informationExecutive / Head Chef Ref: 2024-66317 Job Information Division: Elior ConcessionsAdvert Closing Date: 30/10/2024Contractual Hours : Full-time Salary : £32,000 Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 Location: Manchester, M11 4DQ Join our team! Are you a passionate Head Chef? If so, we'd love you to join our team!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. Away from the standard nine to five, these sites offer flexibility and opportunity for hospitality career growth.What you'll be doing... 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.Responsibilities:Recruiting, training, supporting and people development to deliver an efficient, high-quality service to Elior UK, customer and clientMaintaining, ordering and controlling food stocks within budgetEnsuring ongoing team communications, including building internal and external relationships, management reporting and client liaison to enable operational excellenceAccountable for COSHH, Food Safety, H&S, legal regulations, environmental policies and duty of care to customer and colleagues Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 What can you bring? In this role:Proven leadership ability with a proactive, hands-on approachGenuine interest in customer service excellenceFocused on the front lineCatering experience essential with chef skills2+ years experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready for their next step 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: 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 commitmentsRelax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years serviceFamily Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave optionsPaid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity workBig Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit communitySupporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs:Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefitsKeeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a 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 SpaceSporting Venues & StadiumsAttraction & Heritage SitesPublic Sector & DefenceHealth, Care & HospitalsSchools, Colleges & UniversitiesAlong 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!Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work!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. I nterested? Click the 'Apply for this role' button at the top of this advert.