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At The Manor House, Barnard Castle, in the heart of Barnard Castle, we’re not just cooking meals—we’re crafting experiences. As our new Chef Manager, you’ll lead the charge in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 76 residents every single day.
This isn’t your average kitchen role—it’s your chance to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact.
What’s On the Table?
Creativity Unleashed: Design menus, experiment with fresh seasonal produce, and cater to unique dietary needs with flair.
Lead Like a Pro: Manage a talented kitchen team, keeping operations as smooth as your signature sauces.
Work-Life Balance: 44-hour weeks over 4 days, with every other weekend off to relax and recharge.
Why Choose Us?
Sociable hours that work for you.
Perks that matter: Big-brand discounts, a £250 refer-a-friend scheme, and Blue Light Card savings.
A chance to shine: Compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition and take your skills to the next level.
If you’re a passionate leader with a flair for flavor, this is your chance to make your mark. Apply now, and let’s create something extraordinary together!
What do some of our current Chef Managers have to say? Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to find out - (if you are viewing this on Indeed, please copy and paste the link).
Please note:
All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.
Anchor – a great place to work
Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.
We’re not-for-profit, which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live, and the people who work here. That results in a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development, and improved facilities.
A rewarding environment
From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.
Health & happiness:
* Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
* Mental health support
* Flexible working options
Finance:
* Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8%, and we’ll match it or better
* Quick and easy pension transfer service
* Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
* Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology, and more
* Ongoing personal and professional development programs
* Leadership Pathways online learning resources
* Career progression and promotion opportunities
To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated website.
Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in all we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can provide to our residents and each other.
We have LGBT+ and other colleague networks that promote diversity, address concerns, review policies, and empower members. We are members of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and signatories to schemes like the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge schemes.
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