Job Description

Chef Manager - Barnes Lodge Care Home Tonbridge

Salary of 29.474

per annum - 37.5 hours per week


Are you a passionate and experienced Chef looking for a rewarding leadership role in a warm and welcoming environment? We are seeking a

Chef Manager

to lead our kitchen team in

an extra care scheme

, ensuring our residents enjoy delicious meals every day.

Why Join Us?

? Work in a

supportive and friendly

environment

? Opportunity to create

homemade, fresh, and seasonal

dishes.

? Make a

real difference

in residents' lives

Your Role:

Lead the kitchen team

to deliver high-quality meals tailored to residents' needs

Manage stock and suppliers

to ensure fresh ingredients and cost control

Maintain high standards

of food hygiene, safety, and kitchen cleanliness

Engage with residents

to understand their preferences and enhance their dining experience

What We're Looking For:

? A

passionate chef

with experience in a leadership role (e.g., Head Chef, Kitchen Manager)


? Basic

IT skills

, including familiarity with email systems, Microsoft Office, and other similar programmes.

? Excellent

team management

and organisational skills

? Knowledge of

food safety regulations

? A caring and compassionate approach to food service


Our ideal Chef Manager will:

Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service Have a minimum of two years of catering experience Have experience managing teams in a similar role Demonstrate brilliant financial acumen Have excellent communication and organisational skills Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

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:

Free meals Onsite free car parking 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 their 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!