Autonomous Chef Manager — 4-Day Week, Early Evenings

Anchor Hanover Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension up to 8%

Blue Light Card + discounts

£250 refer-a-friend bonus

Leadership Pathways online learning

Annual Chef of the Year competition

Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts

Mental health support

Free life assurance

Job summary

Anchor Hanover Group in Wiltshire is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager or Head Chef to take full ownership of Marsh Farm Manor's kitchen in Wootton Bassett. You will lead the kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal, home-cooked meals for 66 residents daily, overseeing menus, budgets and compliance.

This is a true leadership role with autonomy. Shifts run 7:30am–5:30pm over four days per week, with every other weekend off.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Chef Manager or Head Chef in care/hospitality settings.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Experience designing seasonal menus from scratch and managing food budgets.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene certificate (Level 4 preferred).
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of the Marsh Farm Manor kitchen, including menus and budgets.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal meals.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with hygiene standards.
• Manage ordering and control food costs.
• Oversee shift scheduling and 4-day work patterns.
• Maintain high standards for resident dining.

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Team management

Budget management

Food safety

Seasonal cooking

Education

Food safety level 3

Food safety level 4

Job description

Anchor Hanover Group in Wiltshire is recruiting an experienced Chef Manager or Head Chef to take full ownership of Marsh Farm Manor's kitchen in Wootton Bassett. You will lead the kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal, home-cooked meals for 66 residents daily, overseeing menus, budgets and compliance.

This is a true leadership role with autonomy. Shifts run 7:30am–5:30pm over four days per week, with every other weekend off.