Chef Manager – Meadow View, MaidstoneSalary: £32,900 per annumHours: 37.5 per week (mostly Monday–Friday)Shift Pattern: Typically 07:00 – 15:00 (flexibility available depending on business needs)Lead a Kitchen with Purpose in a Supportive Care EnvironmentWe're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Meadow View in Maidstone. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys a great work-life balance, with mainly Monday to Friday daytime hours, while still making a real difference through food.You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals to residents, creating a dining experience that truly enhances their day.What you'll be doingLeading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and setting high standardsPlanning, preparing, and delivering fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needsManaging and developing your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive cultureOverseeing stock control, ordering, and budget managementEnsuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulationsDesigning menus that are both appealing and suitable for a variety of dietary requirementsMaintaining excellent presentation and consistency across all mealsWhat we're looking forExperience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitalityA strong leader who can motivate and develop a teamPassion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and careGood organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering)Knowledge of food safety and compliance standardsFlexible, reliable, and hands-on approach What's in it for you£32,900 salaryPredominantly Monday–Friday, daytime hours for great work-life balanceFlexibility on shift patterns to support your lifestyleA rewarding role in a caring, people-focused environmentOpportunity to lead your own kitchen and make a real impactOngoing support and career developmentThis role is perfect for a Chef Manager looking to step into a stable, rewarding environment where you can combine leadership, creativity, and purpose—while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.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:Contributory pension schemeGrow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmesQuick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefitsExclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many moreSave money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\'s, Morrisons and many moreUp to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbusterReceive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brandsUn-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classesYou can share all discounts and offers with your friends and familiesAbout UsAs part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.Job Reference: com/2805/43099001/52781040/STC White OaksCompass 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!