Chef Manager

Position: Chef Manager

Location: Kensington, London

Salary: Up to £45,000

Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Monday-Friday, working in the kitchen 2 days of the week to cover days off.

Shift Pattern: 7AM-6PM, this will vary each day. This is a 24-hour service, a level of flexibility will be needed with weekends and Bank Holidays.

5 days over 7

Uniforms provided

We are the leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals, clinics, and senior living care facilities. We are seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to join our prestigious senior living care facility.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the high-quality care and service provided to our clients, residents, and patients, while advancing your career with a company that values individuality, invests in its people, and celebrates achievements.

We envisage this role to be Monday to Friday with occasional weekends, working 2 days in the kitchen actually cooking; the remainder of your week will be overseeing the catering function, liaising with the home manager, and spending time with the residents engaging them with your food, vision, and activities!

Key Responsibilities:

1. Efficient Management: Oversee the entire catering contract to ensure consistent, high-quality food and beverage services.
2. Client Relationships: Maintain a positive relationship with the client, communicating regularly to understand their needs and any changes.
3. Team Leadership: Manage, recruit, develop, and train team members. This includes handling sickness, conducting performance reviews, and providing necessary training.
4. Budget Accountability: Manage labour spend and food costs, working with your Area Manager to meet financial budgets proactively.
5. Service Planning: Ensure smooth planning of the contract and resources to deliver exceptional service to clients and customers.
6. Compliance: Ensure full compliance with company policies, procedures, and legislative/regulatory requirements (e.g., allergens, kcal, PPDS).

Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience: Previous experience in contract catering in a senior care environment or a similar role is preferred, but we offer training for those with transferable skills.
2. Kitchen Proficiency: Experience working in a kitchen environment, adhering to recipes and menu plans.
3. Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams, motivating them to achieve success.
4. Client Management: Experience in managing client relationships.
5. Communication: Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels.
6. Results-Oriented: Quality and process-driven with a focus on delivering results.
7. Compliance: Knowledgeable about company policies and procedures, especially in line with client agreements.
8. IT Skills: Proficiency in MS Office and email.

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:

1. Free meals
2. Contributory pension scheme
3. Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
4. Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
5. Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com, and many more
6. Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, and many more
7. Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
8. Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
9. Unwind with us with free wellness, mindfulness, and exercise classes
10. You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient, and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security, and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

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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!