Kitchen Manager
hace 3 días
Edinburgh
Elior Stadia - Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More When the crowd roars at Murrayfield , the food has to be just as exciting! At Elior Stadia , we serve up epic matchday meals, gourmet hospitality, and fast, fresh stadium snacks • so fans can focus on the action while we handle the flavour. Be part of a passionate and professional team in Scotland's most prestigious sporting venue. What you'll be doing... This is a pivotal role ensuring that all food production is delivered safely, consistently, and cost-effectively across match-days, hospitality suites, large-scale banqueting, and corporate events. If you are a strong leader with proven experience in kitchen operations management, this is your opportunity to thrive in one of Scotland's most iconic sporting venues. Overseeing the day-to-day running of all stadium kitchens, ensuring smooth service and full compliance with operational, hygiene, and event standards. Managing kitchen labour efficiently, including rotas, agency usage, scheduling, and payroll controls to meet budget targets. Leading on food safety, allergen management, HACCP, COSHH, and statutory compliance, ensuring accurate records, labelling, and reporting. Taking ownership of cleaning schedules and hygiene audits, ensuring all kitchen and storage areas remain safe, compliant, and well-organised. Supporting and developing chefs, porters, and agency staff, fostering a positive, safe, and high-performing team culture. Working closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider operational teams to deliver seamless service on match days, events, and hospitality. Managing ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, and waste reduction to support accurate stock control and cost efficiency. Working Pattern: 5 Out of 7 Days | 37.5 Hours Per Week Job ID: 5051 What you can bring... Proven leadership experience as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar role within high-volume catering, events, stadium, or hotel environments. Strong financial awareness with experience controlling labour, food costs, waste, and budgets. Excellent knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP, COSHH, allergen protocols, and hygiene compliance. Outstanding organisation, communication, and team-leadership skills, with the ability to stay calm and effective in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach to maintaining a safe, positive, and compliant workplace for all kitchen staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and all home match days, with a passion for delivering exceptional service. (Desirable) Experience in stadia catering, relevant Level 3+ Food Safety qualifications, or familiarity with Elior systems Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks! At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you: Free, tasty meals • Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work! Flexible working, • including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule. Plenty of Time to Unwind, • 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days. Leave for life's important moments, • whether family, personal or unexpected. Give back time, • paid volunteering days for the causes you care about. Room to grow, • career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career. Wellbeing first, • mental health support and wellbeing perks. Financial security, • pension schemes and life assurance. Exclusive discounts, • save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel! One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage. Why You'll Love Working Here We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK , serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day. And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued. Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you! We Celebrate You! At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed. Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help! Ready to join us? Hit 'Apply Now' and let's chat! TPBN1_UKCT