Chef Manager

Anchor Hanover; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in Wellingborough seeks a Chef Manager to craft exceptional dining experiences for residents. This role involves menu design, team leadership, and ensuring high culinary standards. Join a supportive environment that values creativity and work-life balance, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Big-brand discounts

£250 refer-a-friend scheme

Blue Light Card savings

Gym and fitness discounts

Flexible working options

Personal and professional development programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen leadership role.
• Ability to manage a team and create innovative menus.
• Passion for delivering high-quality meals.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a team.
• Design and implement creative menus.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Culinary Skills

Job description

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Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At Glenvale Park on the outskirts of Wellingborough, we're not just cooking meals – we're crafting experiences. As our new Chef Manager, you'll lead the charge in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 66 residents every day.

Glenvale Park is a newly purpose-built, luxury care facility on the New Glenvale Park Development, with a carehome.co.uk score of 9.9.

This isn't your average kitchen role — it's your chance to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact.

What's On the Table?

• Creativity Unleashed: Design menus, experiment with seasonal produce, and cater to dietary needs with flair.
• Lead Like a Pro: Manage a talented kitchen team, ensuring smooth operations.
• Work-Life Balance: Choose between a 3 on 3 off pattern or 4 days per week. Some weekend work will be required due to the position's nature.

Why Choose Us?

Sociable hours that work for you

• Perks that matter: Big-brand discounts, a £250 refer-a-friend scheme, and Blue Light Card savings
• A chance to shine: Compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition and develop your skills

If you're a passionate leader with a flair for flavor, this is your chance to make your mark. Apply now, and let's create something extraordinary together!

Check out what some of our current Chef Managers say on our dedicated Catering page: https://www.anchor.org.uk/careers/where-you-fit/care/care-home-chef-and-... (if viewing on Indeed, please copy and paste the link)

Please note:

All applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK. This position does not meet the criteria for a skilled worker visa.

Anchor - a great place to work

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. Our goal is to transform housing and care so everyone can enjoy a home they love in later life.

Being not-for-profit means every penny saved is reinvested into our residents, facilities, and staff — ensuring better care, wages, training, and amenities.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to career growth, we support you every step of the way.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness, and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan with employer matching (4%-8%)
• Easy pension transfer service
• Financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Shopping, holiday, phone, and tech discounts

Career

• Personal and professional development programs
• Leadership online resources
• Opportunities for progression and promotion

Visit our rewards website for the full benefits package.

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote diversity and inclusion through various networks and schemes, including LGBT+, Disability, and Race & Ethnicity groups, as well as an Inclusive Ambassador network.

We are members of Inclusive Employers, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and signatories to schemes like the Care Leaver Covenant and HouseProud Pledge.