Senior Chef Manager – Fresh Food & Team Leader

Bupa; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

Up to £3,000 annual bonus

Free meals on shift

Bupa healthcare benefits

Job summary

The Sidcup Care Home in Sidcup, part of Bupa, is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team and craft nutritious, home-style meals for residents. You’ll manage menus, dietary needs, budgets, and staff development, delivering meals that feel like home while upholding food safety standards.

Joining a supportive team, you’ll engage residents for feedback, coordinate with care staff, and contribute to special events, holidays, and activities, ensuring every meal is a meaningful part of

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a fresh food kitchen environment.
• Relevant food hygiene qualifications and a strong understanding of HACCP and COSHH.
• Experience leading and developing a kitchen team.
• Strong planning, organisational and budget management skills.
• A creative approach to menu planning and food presentation.
• A commitment to maintaining consistently high standards.
• A warm, people-focused approach and a passion for making a difference.

Responsibilities

• Creating varied, nutritious menus tailored to residents' dietary requirements and personal preferences.
• Preparing fresh, high-quality meals that residents look forward to every day.
• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and kitchen compliance.
• Managing stock, ordering, budgets and supplier relationships effectively.
• Supporting special events, seasonal celebrations and activities within the home.
• Building positive relationships with residents and gathering feedback to continually enhance the dining experience.

Skills

Fresh food kitchen experience

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

Menu planning

Food safety standards

Communication with residents

Education

Food hygiene qualifications (HACCP COSHH)

Job description

The Sidcup Care Home in Sidcup, part of Bupa, is recruiting a Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team and craft nutritious, home-style meals for residents. You’ll manage menus, dietary needs, budgets, and staff development, delivering meals that feel like home while upholding food safety standards.

Joining a supportive team, you’ll engage residents for feedback, coordinate with care staff, and contribute to special events, holidays, and activities, ensuring every meal is a meaningful part of