Chef Manager

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Do you thrive on delivering high-quality, nutritious meals that not only delight residents but also support their health and wellbeing? An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chef Manager to join a well-established care provider, where you can make a meaningful difference every day.
This role is based in a warm and welcoming care home environment supporting residents with a range of needs. The home offers a comfortable, homely setting with a strong, compassionate care team dedicated to delivering person-centred care and ensuring residents feel truly at home.
The Opportunity This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing care organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high standards across its portfolio of homes. The provider operates multiple services nationwide and is committed to creating engaging, high-quality environments for both residents and staff.
The Role: Chef Manager As Chef Manager, you will play a key role in enhancing residents daily lives through exceptional food and service. You will lead the catering function, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and managing the catering team to deliver a high-quality, efficient service
Recruiting, training, and developing team members to maintain high standards
Planning innovative, nutritious menus tailored to residents needs and preferences
Managing food ordering, stock control, and budgets effectively
Ensuring excellent food presentation, portion control, and consistency
Driving financial performance through cost control and operational efficiency
Maintaining clear communication with both team members and residents
Ensuring full compliance with food safety, COSHH, health & safety, and all relevant legislation
Promoting a culture of excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement
About You We are looking for a proactive and inspiring leader who can motivate a team in a fast-paced environment while consistently delivering a 5-star dining experience.
You will:
Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
Be confident in building trust and maintaining high standards
Take initiative and drive innovation within the catering service
Have a flexible and adaptable approach
Essential/Desirable Requirements:
City & Guilds 7061 or NVQ Level 2 in Catering (or equivalent)
Ideally 4+ years experience as a Chef Manager or in a similar role
Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and kitchen management
Whats on Offer Competitive salary and annual pay reviews
Structured induction and ongoing training opportunities
Access to recognised qualifications and career development
Employee referral scheme
Access to discount schemes (including Blue Light Card)
Staff recognition and awards programmes
Additional Information All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will be required to provide appropriate documentation

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Location:
Chelmsford
Job Type:
FullTime

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