Head Chef

Elior Stadia – Food at Full Volume This is food on a different scale. Thousands of people. High pressure. Fast pace. Big energy. And food that has to be spot on every time. From street food favourites to premium hospitality, we serve fresh food that keeps up with the crowd. It’s intense. It’s exciting. And when it all clicks — it’s seriously rewarding.

Working Pattern: 5 Days Out Of 7 | 37.5 Hours Per Week Salary: £40,000 Per Year Job ID: 7803 We’re looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Rotherham United Football Club, bringing energy, creativity and strong commercial thinking to every service. You’ll lead from the front, develop a talented team and make sure every plate meets the high standards our customers expect. What you’ll be serving up… • Leading, supporting and developing a high-performing kitchen team across match days, hospitality, conferences and events. • Creating exciting, seasonal menus while maintaining excellent quality, presentation, consistency and portion control. • Taking ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and high standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness. • Managing stock, suppliers, food costs, margins and waste to deliver strong commercial performance. • Working closely with front-of-house, events teams and clients to deliver an outstanding customer experience. • Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, COSHH, Health & Safety, HACCP and legal requirements. The ingredients you’ll bring… • Proven experience leading a high-performing kitchen team, with a hands-on and proactive approach. • Experience as a Head Chef, or an ambitious Sous Chef ready to take the next step. • Strong culinary skills and experience delivering high-quality food at volume. • A genuine passion for hospitality, customer service and creating memorable experiences. • Excellent communication, organisation and people-management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team. • The confidence to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment without compromising standards. • Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, GP/food cost control and waste reduction. • Good knowledge of food safety, hygiene and Health & Safety requirements.

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.

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