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Chef Manager


Company : Chartwells Independent


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-04-21


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role in a warm and welcoming environment? We are seeking aChef Managerto lead our kitchen team in ahigh-quality private care home , ensuring our residents enjoy delicious, nutritious meals every day. Why Join Us?Work in asupportive and friendlyenvironment Enjoy awork-life balancewith sociable hours Createhomemade, fresh, and seasonalmenus Make areal differencein residents’ lives Your Role:Lead the kitchen teamto deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs Plan and create menusthat are nutritious, varied, and cater to dietary requirements Manage stock and suppliersto ensure fresh ingredients and cost control Maintain high standardsof food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness Engage with residentsto understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience What We’re Looking For:Apassionate chefwith experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager) A strong understanding ofnutrition and dietary needs , especially for older adults Excellentteam managementand organisational skills Knowledge offood safety regulations(Level 3 Food Hygiene desirable) A caring and compassionate approach to food service We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families About UsPart of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals. Job Reference: com/0104/47536001/52719775/R/SU #Medirest Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!#J-18808-Ljbffr