Chef Manager - Coachman Court
Location: Rochford
Salary: £31,230 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm
We are a leading Senior Living provider committed to creating exceptional dining experiences that truly enrich the lives of our residents. Our teams are built on warmth, respect, and support—ensuring both residents and colleagues feel valued every day.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Chef Manager to lead our kitchen at Coachman Court. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves cooking with purpose, thrives in a people‑focused environment, and can inspire a team to deliver nutritious, beautifully presented meals.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the kitchen to deliver high‑quality, nutritious meals that our residents look forward to.
* Overseeing menu planning, meal preparation, and daily service.
* Managing and motivating a small kitchen team to ensure a smooth, efficient operation.
* Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
* Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and working effectively to budgets.
* Creating menus that reflect residents’ preferences, dietary needs, and seasonal produce.
* Maintaining excellent standards of presentation, portion control, and kitchen organisation.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or experienced Chef, ideally within care, education, hospitality, or senior living.
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
* Sound knowledge of food safety standards and kitchen compliance.
* A genuine passion for providing great food and enhancing the resident dining experience.
* A positive, adaptable, and hands‑on attitude.
Why Join Us?
* Consistent daytime hours (no late nights!)
* A supportive working environment where your creativity and leadership are valued.
* The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of older adults every day.
Benefits
* Contributory pension scheme
* Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
* Digital GP access for you and your immediate family, and wider healthcare benefits
* Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and others
* Discounts on groceries at Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others
* Up to 44% off cinema tickets
* Cash rewards for spending across a range of brands
* Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
* Shareable discounts and offers with friends and families
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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