Development Chef

at  Elior

Full Time
Oxford, England
£46000 per annum
This role sits within our Business & Industry division, catering for those within the workplace. Taking care of catering and dining services, we’re one of the industry’s largest and most innovative contract caterers. With menus available to pre-order and with in-app payment, Elior B&I have matched the tastes and dietary requirements of our four million daily customers with 21st-century tech.
What you’ll be doing…
As a Regional Development Chef, you will be accountable for creating a platform for financial growth through cost control, culinary excellence improving merchandising, implementing, monitoring and evaluating results within the chef teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop training and support materials to drive compliance to Octopus or other agreed initiatives
Proactively identify problem sites and work with operations and other functions to improve financial and operational performance
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 Managers and Executive Chefs to provide effective and innovative ongoing solutions in line with the annual marketing calendar
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Occasional Weekends )
What can you bring?

IN THIS ROLE:

Proven leadership ability
Genuine interest in customer service excellence
Catering experience with chef skills (contract catering is desirable)
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: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular 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 Space
Sporting Venues & Stadium
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 87% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!
Elior Celebrates Equality
At Elior, we’re committed to creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and belonging for all.
Ultimately, we believe it’s our differences that make us stronger and enrich our work environment, which in turn makes Elior a great place to work!
By celebrating equality and diversity we’ve created a culture where everyone feels valued and empowered to do their best work, where colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
If you need any support or adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’re happy to help.
Interested?
Job Reference - 43