Chef Manager

Medirest; Chichester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Training & development

Career progression

Wellbeing program

Supportive environment

Positive community impact

Job summary

Medirest is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the catering team at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality meals and strict hygiene, while supporting patient and staff dining experiences.

The role demands hands-on leadership, strong team management, and a passion for seasonal, nutritious food. Flexibility to cover early/late shifts, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen leadership as Head Chef or Chef Manager.
• Strong team management and people development skills.
• Experience working in a fast-paced catering environment.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Passion for high-quality, seasonal food.
• Proactive, hands-on leadership style; lead by example.
• Flexible to cover early/late shifts, including weekends where required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a talented kitchen team.
• Plan, prepare and present fresh, nutritious meals.
• Manage catering for day-to-day service and special events.
• Oversee food ordering, stock control and budget management.
• Minimise food waste and drive efficiency across the operation.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety standards.
• Create effective rotas and support smooth day-to-day operations.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, pride and continuous improvement.

Skills

Team leadership

People development

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on leadership

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds (desirable)

Job description

Location: St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full Time

Lead, Inspire and Deliver Exceptional Food

We're looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead our catering team at St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester. In this role, you'll oversee the delivery of fresh, high-quality meals while managing all aspects of kitchen operations. You'll play a vital role in creating a welcoming dining experience for patients, visitors and colleagues, ensuring exceptional standards of food quality, safety and service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on culinary leader who enjoys developing teams, driving operational excellence and making a meaningful difference through quality catering.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, motivating and developing a talented kitchen team
• Planning, preparing and presenting fresh, nutritious meals
• Managing catering for day-to-day service and special events
• Overseeing food ordering, stock control and budget management
• Minimising food waste and driving efficiency across the operation
• Ensuring full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Creating effective rotas and supporting smooth day-to-day operations
• Promoting a culture of teamwork, pride and continuous improvement

About You

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Chef Manager or in a similar leadership role
• Strong team management and people development skills
• Experience working in a fast-pace catering environment
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A passion for producing high-quality, seasonal food
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example
• Relevant catering qualifications such as NVQ or City & Guilds (desirable)
• Flexibility to work a mixture of early and late shifts, including weekends where required

What's In It For You?

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression and support with professional development
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes
• A supportive and rewarding working environment
• The opportunity to make a positive impact within your local community

About St Wilfrid's Hospice

St Wilfrid's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care across the local community. With compassion at the heart of everything we do, we support patients and their families through some of life's most challenging times.

By joining our team, you'll play an important role in helping us create a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone who accesses our services.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location: St Wilfrid's Hospice, Chichester

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Contract: Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week