Chef Manager

Sanctuary Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ annual leave pro rata

Occupational sick pay

Contributory pension

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Enhanced parental leave

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Free meals

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Team Leader Development Programme

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in London is seeking an experienced Chef Manager for Athlone House Nursing Home to oversee the kitchen, lead a small team and deliver nutritious, restaurant-quality meals for older residents.

The role requires a valid food hygiene certificate, leadership skills, and the ability to manage dietary requirements while maintaining budgets. Enjoy a supportive, not-for-profit employer with progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Leads day-to-day kitchen operations and team.
• Delivers meals meeting dietary needs for older people.
• Ensures stock control, waste management and budget adherence.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants
• Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people
• Manage stock and waste while working within budget
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments
• Recruit, train and support the catering team to help them grow and succeed
• Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people
• A valid food hygiene certificate
• A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Dietary needs catering

Team management

Budgeting

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

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Department: Health and Social Care (Catering and Hospitality S

Operation: Sanctuary Care

Closing Date:

Salary: £17.25 per hour

Requisition: 229455

Chef Manager

Athlone House Nursing Home, 7a Woodfield Road, Westminster, London, W9 2BA

Pay (£17.25 per hour)

Deliver culinary excellencethrough a better work-life balance

We’re excited to welcome an experienced Chef Manager toleadourculinaryteamat Athlone House in London ,deliveringnutritious,restaurant-quality meals without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality.This is a hands-on leadership role where your culinary skills, creativity, and standards really matter, within a structured environment that supports balance and stability.

We also celebrate culinary creativity through our annual Sanctuary CareMasterChef competition, giving Chef Managers the opportunity to showcase their skills, share ideas, and be recognised across the organisation.

As a not-for-profit and Investors in People Gold organisation, every penny we make is reinvested into our people and our homes, with clear development pathways and recognition for the difference you make.We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older Peopleand the 2025 Care Home AwardsBest for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role

• Lead the day to day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants
• Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people
• Manage stock and waste while working within budget
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments
• Recruit, train and supportthecateringteamto help them grow and succeed
• Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people
• A valid food hygiene certificate
• A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team

Your rewards

• You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays) , occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and a contributory pension , we’ve created a package to help you thrive:
• CQC inspection bonus
• Health and wellbeingsupport – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded training andongoingcareer developmentopportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by ourstaffnetworksincludingPRISM, Disability, Race Equalityand Parent networks
• Free meals dependant on shift duration
• Exclusiveretaildiscounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrificearrangements
• Some rewards are subject toa qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Before you apply

We can only accept applications from individuals with the right to work in the UK.

All roles require safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including criminal records and overseas police checks if needed; for more information, please get in touch.

Internal candidates should apply via their internal careers account.

We may close this advert early, so please apply as soon as possible.

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