Elior UK
Casual Lead Chef - Fine Dining
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Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
When the crowd roars, 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.
Are you an experienced Chef with a passion for fine dining and creating exceptional culinary experiences? We're hiring for a talented Casual Lead Chef to join our hospitality team at Hibernian FC.
Working across matchdays and events at Easter Road Stadium, you'll lead the delivery of outstanding fine dining experiences, producing high-quality five-course menus for corporate hospitality and special events. This role is ideal for a chef with proven experience in fresh food fine dining, who thrives in a fast-paced events environment. With flexible casual hours available for both preparation and matchdays, this is an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills in a unique sporting environment while earning a competitive hourly rate.
What you'll be doing...
- Lead the preparation and delivery of exceptional fine dining menus for hospitality events.
- Produce high-quality five-course menus to the highest culinary standards.
- Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure a premium guest experience.
- Maintain outstanding standards of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness.
- Support the planning and preparation required ahead of matchdays and events.
- Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team to deliver seamless service.
- Ensure all Food Safety, COSHH, and Health & Safety procedures are followed.
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Working Pattern: Casual hours for matchdays and events
Job ID: 6936
Salary: Negotiable hourly rate, depending on experience.
What can you bring?
- Proven experience working in a fresh food fine dining environment (essential).
- Previous experience in a lead chef or senior kitchen role.
- Rosette-level experience (desirable).
- The ability to confidently produce and deliver high-quality five-course menus in an events setting.
- A passion for creating exceptional food and memorable dining experiences.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Availability to work matchdays and preparation shifts.
- A positive, professional approach and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.
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 - because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
- Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities.
- One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.
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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!
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