Chef Manager

Location:

Sheffield Salary: £17.20/hour Job Type: Full-Time Permanent We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team within a well-established residential/nursing care home setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident chef with strong leadership skills who is committed to delivering high-quality, nutritious meals while creating a positive dining experience for residents. About the Role As Chef Manager, you will take full responsibility for the kitchen department, ensuring meals are prepared, cooked, and presented to a high standard.

You will play a key role in supporting residents health and wellbeing through carefully planned, balanced menus that meet individual dietary and nutritional needs. You will also oversee kitchen operations, compliance, food safety, staffing, and stock control.

Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the kitchen team, including Chefs, Hosts, and Kitchen Assistants Plan, prepare, and serve fresh meals for breakfast, lunch, and supper Cater for specialist dietary requirements and allergens Produce weekly staff rotas and ensure full shift coverage Manage stock control and place orders with approved suppliers Complete daily, weekly, and monthly compliance checks Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness Ensure all Health & Safety, COSHH, and food safety regulations are followed Support inspections and work closely with the Home Manager Freshly bake cakes and pastries as required Provide catering for private dining when needed About You We are looking for someone who:
Has previous experience in a senior catering role (care home experience desirable) Has strong leadership and people management skills Holds Food Hygiene and Health & Safety knowledge (COSHH awareness essential) Has experience implementing health & safety procedures Understands elderly care, dementia, and person-centred support Is organised, reliable, and able to work independently Has a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people

What We Offer A supportive working environment The opportunity to lead your own department Ongoing training and development A rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day If you are a dedicated Chef Manager who takes pride in both food quality and team leadership, we would love to hear from you.