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Site Based Chef Manager
Mobile Relief Chef Managers
Locations: Surrey, Sussex, and Kent
Locations: Surrey, Sussex, and Kent
Pay: £32,000 to £40,0000 PA (DOE)
Pay: £32,000 to £40,0000 PA (DOE)
Hours: F/T 37.5-40 Hours per week on a Full Time Permanent basis
Hours: F/T 37.5-40 Hours per week on a Full Time Permanent basis
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.
The Roles:
We are seeking talented and passionate Onsite Chef Managers and Mobile Relief Chef Managers on a full time basis working 5 over 7 days to be a part of our kitchen teams in Kent, Surrey and Sussex, in 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, 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
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:
Free meals
Onsite free car parking
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, (url removed) and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
As 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.
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