Chef Manager

Medirest; Andover; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Career Pathways

MyLearning programmes

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Groceries discounts

Cinema discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness classes

Discounts for friends/family

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Chef Manager for Millway House to lead the kitchen team, plan and deliver nutritious, comforting meals for residents, and maintain high standards of care. You will drive menu planning, staff development, and ensure smooth day-to-day operation in a caring environment.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, budgeting, stock control, and compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations, while delivering meals suitable for various dietary needs and ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience managing a kitchen team in care, healthcare, or hospitality.
• Strong leadership and people development skills.
• Focus on nutritious meals and high presentation standards.
• Knowledge of food safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and maintain high standards.
• Plan, prepare and deliver nutritious meals for residents.
• Manage and develop the kitchen team.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and budget management.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

Food safety standards

Staff development

Menu planning

Job description

Chef Manager - Millway House

Salary: £37,000 per annum

40 hours per week

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Millway House. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals to residents, creating a dining experience that truly enhances their day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and setting high standards
• Planning, preparing, and delivering fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents’ needs
• Managing and developing your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive culture
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and budget management
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
• Designing menus that are both appealing and suitable for a variety of dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent presentation and consistency across all meals

What we’re looking for

• Experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality
• A strong leader who can motivate and develop a team
• Passion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and care
• Good organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering)
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards
• Flexible, reliable, and hands-on approach

What’s in it for you

• £37,000 per annum
• Predominantly Monday-Friday, daytime hours for great work-life balance
• Flexibility on shift patterns to support your lifestyle
• A rewarding role in a caring, people-focused environment

Benefits

• 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 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 unrivaled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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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!