Chef Manager - Summer Court
We are a leading Senior Living business dedicated to providing exceptional care and high‑quality dining experiences for our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where both our residents and team members thrive.
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: Hythe
Shift Pattern: 5 out 7
The Role
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef Manager to work on a full‑time basis, 5 over 7 days, to be part of our kitchen teams in Gravesend delivering outstanding, nutritious, and appealing meals for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves food, has strong leadership skills, and enjoys working in a caring, people‑focused environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of all meals to the highest standards.
* Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
* Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
* Manage stock, orders, and budgets efficiently.
* Innovate menus that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
* Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.
The Person
* Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within care, hospitality, or senior living.
* Strong leadership and team management skills.
* Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
* Passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences.
* Flexible and adaptable.
Benefits
* 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, Booking.com, and many more.
* Discounts on food shops with Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and many more.
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets.
* Receive cash rewards each time you spend, usable on a wide range of brands.
* Free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes.
* Share all discounts and offers with friends and family.
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!
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