Mobile Chef Manager

Medirest; Andover; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programs

Digital GP and healthcare benefits

Travel discounts with major providers

Groceries discounts

Cinema tickets discounts

Cash rewards scheme

Wellness and fitness classes

Family-friendly discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is recruiting a Mobile Relief Chef Manager to lead kitchen teams across Bournemouth, Andover and Enfield areas, delivering nutritious, high-quality meals for residents.

You will plan and oversee production, mentor staff, ensure food safety and budget adherence, and drive menu innovation to meet dietary needs, while maintaining presentation and portion control.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef, Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within care, hospitality, or senior living.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
• Passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of all meals to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage stock, orders, and budgets efficiently.
• Innovate menus that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Culinary passion

Flexibility

Job description

Mobile Relief Chef Manager

Location: Bournemouth, Andover and Enfield area

Salary: £40000 per annum

Shift pattern: 5 day and 4 day week, shifts between 7am and 6pm

We are a leading Senior Living business dedicated to providing exceptional care and high-quality dining experiences for our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where both our residents and team members thrive.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and passionate Relief Chef Manager on a full time basis to be a part of our kitchen teams, in delivering outstanding, nutritious, and appealing meals for our residents. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who loves food, has strong leadership skills, and enjoys working in a caring, people-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of all meals to the highest standards.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations.
• Manage stock, orders, and budgets efficiently.
• Innovate menus that meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and portion control.

The Person

• Proven experience as a Chef, Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within care, hospitality, or senior living.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety standards and regulations.
• Passion for delivering excellent culinary experiences.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• 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 unrivalled 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 our 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!