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Chef Manager

United Kingdom, Southend Employment contract 31230.00 - 35000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted May 29, 2026
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Chef Manager – Coachman Court. Location: Rochford. Salary: £31230 per annum. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am – 4pm. Join Us in Making a Real Difference Through Food. 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. If you want to use your culinary creativity in a role where your work has real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Responsibility

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

What we offer

  • 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
  • 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 favorite 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
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