Job Description
Elior Stadia – Bringing the Buzz to Matchdays & More
Step into the heart of world-class events at Murrayfield Stadium!
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to take on a senior kitchen leadership role at one of Scotland’s most iconic sporting and events venues.
As Kitchen Manager, you’ll be at the centre of fast-paced, high-profile operations. Leading teams to deliver exceptional food experiences across match days, premium hospitality, banqueting, and corporate events. From the buzz of a packed stadium to exclusive VIP functions, no two days will be the same!
You’ll take ownership of large-scale kitchen operations, driving performance, consistency, and excellence at every level, ensuring every guest experience matches the prestige of the venue.
What you’ll be doing…
• Leading from the front: Taking full ownership of day-to-day kitchen operations across the stadium, ensuring every service runs smoothly, safely, and to the highest standard
• Driving high-performance teams: Planning rotas, managing agency support, and controlling labour to deliver efficiently without compromising on quality
• Championing food safety excellence: Embedding best practice across HACCP, COSHH, allergen management, and compliance, with clear and accurate record keeping
• Keeping kitchens audit-ready: Maintaining exceptional cleanliness, managing hygiene standards, and confidently leading through inspections and audits
• Building a strong team culture: Coaching, supporting, and motivating chefs, porters, and agency staff to create a positive, high-performing environment
• Collaborating at scale: Working closely with the Executive Head Chef and wider operations team to deliver seamless, standout food experiences for every event
• Taking control of the detail: Managing stock, deliveries, and ordering, while driving smart stock rotation, minimising waste, and protecting margins
Working Pattern: 5 Days Over 7 | 37.5 Hours Per Week
Job ID: 5051
What you can bring…
• Proven kitchen leadership experience: Working as a Kitchen Manager, Head Chef, or similar in high-volume environments
• Strong commercial awareness: Confident managing labour, food costs, waste, and budgets
• Solid food safety knowledge: Experienced with HACCP, COSHH, allergens, and compliance standards
• Confident leadership style: Clear communicator who performs well under pressure
• Hands-on approach: Leads by example to create a safe, positive kitchen environment
• Flexible mindset: Able to work evenings, weekends, and all home match days
Desirable:
• Stadia catering experience, Level 3+ Food Safety, 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!
