Bank Chef Manager Garside House Nursing Home, 131-151 Regency Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 4AH £17.25 per hour Hours as and when required Deliver culinary excellencethrough a better work-life balance We're excited to welcome an experienced Chef Manager toleadourculinaryteamat homename in homelocation ,deliveringnutritious,restaurant-quality meals without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality.This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary skills, creativity, and standards really matter, within a structured environment that supports balance and stability. We also celebrate culinary creativity through our annual Sanctuary CareMasterChef competition, giving Chef Managers the opportunity to showcase their skills, share ideas, and be recognised across the organisation. As a not-for-profit and Investors in People Gold organisation, every penny we make is reinvested into our people and our homes, with clear development pathways and recognition for the difference you make.We're proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group. Your role Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people Manage stock and waste while working within budget Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments Recruit, train and supportthecateringteamto help them grow and succeed Your skills Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people A valid food hygiene certificate A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people Confidence leading and supporting a small team Your rewards You deserve more than the basics. That's why, alongside 28 days' annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension, we've created a package to help you thrive: CQC/CI inspection bonus Health and wellbeingsupport - including Aviva Digicare with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling Company-paid life insurance Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equalityand Parent networks Free meals dependant on shift duration Exclusiveretaildiscounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrificearrangements Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria - visit our website for more information. Ready tostart an inspiring career journey with us? Apply todayand join us in leading the way in care. Curious about what it's like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.sanctuary-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials. Before you apply We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK. All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch. Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account. We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible. Inclusion is one of our core values. We're committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status. Job Segment: Nursing Home, Food Safety, Manager, Inspector, Healthcare, Quality, Management