Relief Chef Manager

Taylor Shaw – Great Food, Bright Futures

Supporting our schools within Chatteris & Ely (CB4 & CB6), at Taylor
Shaw
, we believe healthy food fuels young minds
, and we’re passionate about serving delicious, nutritious meals in schools and colleges across the UK. Every meal is fresh, sustainable, and packed with goodness – because we know young people deserve the best.

Elior is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List, and two suitable references.

• Provide cover across 7 sites within Chatteris & Ely (CB4 & CB6), managing the full catering operation
• Lead, motivate, and support kitchen teams to deliver excellent service
• Plan, prepare, and oversee the delivery of meals in line with company standards
• Manage stock, ordering, and budgets to meet operational requirements
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health & safety, and company policies

Working Pattern:
Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 3:00pm | 40 Hours Per Week | Term Time Only

Job

• Proven experience in a Chef Manager or senior catering role
• Flexibility to travel and adapt quickly to different sites and teams
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities
• Sound knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to hit the ground running

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 - Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments - whether as a 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.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

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?
Toenrich 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? 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!

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!