Head Chef and Kitchen Director

3 days ago


High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom Admiral Recruitment Full time
Chef Manager Job Description

Job Title: Chef Manager

We are looking for a dynamic and talented Head Chef/Chef Manager to lead our kitchen team and deliver outstanding dining experiences for our residents. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading a kitchen team, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

* Menu Planning & Cooking: Create diverse, nutritious menus that meet the needs and preferences of our residents, including pureed and special dietary meals.
* Leadership & Team Management: Supervise and mentor a team of 9 kitchen staff, including 2nd and 3rd chefs, a weekend chef, and gas chefs.
* Budget Management: Work within a tight budget for breakfast, soups, and other meals while maintaining quality and managing a company credit card for supplies with monthly reconciliation.
* Compliance & Standards: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations and maintain DBS certification.

What We're Looking For:

* Culinary Expertise: Strong all-rounder with excellent knowledge of care home catering, dietary needs, and experience with diverse menus.
* Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage and inspire a kitchen team, with previous financial and operational management experience.
* Personality & Communication: Ability to work closely with residents and staff, including dealing with a mix of personalities in a care setting.

What We Offer:

* Competitive salary (£40,000 - £42,000)
* 20 days of holiday per year
* Pension scheme (8.3% contribution)
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives
* Flexible working hours, typically finishing by 6 PM

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join our care home team and make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
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