Chef Manager

Richmond Villages; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community organization is seeking a Chef Manager for their facility in London. The role involves creating a varied menu, leading the kitchen team, and planning special events. Ideal candidates will have experience in fresh food kitchens and strong leadership skills. Competitive pay and numerous benefits, including a welcome bonus and health perks are offered.

Benefits

Free healthcare access

Annual health product allowance

Wagestream for early wage access

28 days holiday

Statutory sick pay and additional sick pay

Long service rewards

Free meal every shift

Interest-free travel loan

Access to pension plans

Parental leave and support

Menopause plan

Gym discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant hygiene certificates are required.
• Must possess strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Commitment to high standards and innovative cooking.

Responsibilities

• Create a varied and nutritional menu.
• Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen team.
• Manage paperwork and comply with health regulations.
• Plan and cater special events.

Skills

Previous experience in a fresh food kitchen

Strong leadership

Innovative mindset

Excellent communication

Organizational abilities

Job description

Chef Manager – Richmond Villages

Location: Havelock Court Care Home, London SW9 0BB

Employment type: Permanent Full Time, 40 hours/week

Working days: Monday – Sunday (alternate weekends included)

Salary: Up to £17.35 per hour (depending on experience) + £2000 annual bonus

Welcome bonus: £1000

Responsibilities:

• Use your passion for cooking and experience in a fresh food kitchen to create a varied and nutritional menu aligned with residents' dietary needs.
• Lead, train and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an excellent dining experience.
• Maintain high standards and innovate your cooking approaches.
• Manage mandatory paperwork and comply with COSHH, HACCP, company policies, budgets, orders and deliveries.
• Plan and cater special events and seasonal activities such as summer fetes, Christmas parties and birthdays.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Previous experience in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Innovative mindset with a commitment to high standards.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Benefits:

• My Healthcare – free access to 24/7 support, GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support.
• Annual allowance (≈£350) for Bupa health products.
• Wagestream – early access up to 40% of earned wages.
• 28 days holiday.
• Statutory sick pay plus additional sick pay scheme.
• Long service rewards.
• Free meal on every shift.
• Interest‑free annual travel loan.
• Access to pension plans.
• Parental leave and support.
• Menopause plan.
• Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. All applicants will receive a fair assessment process with reasonable adjustments as needed.

Equal Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer. All decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.