Chef Manager
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Chef Manager
Location: Harts House Care Home, Harts Grove, Woodford, Woodford Green IG8 0BF
Salary: Up to £37,232 per year depending on experience + £1,000 welcome bonus + up to £3,000 annual performance bonus (£500 quarterly incentive for hitting KPIs)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week on a rota basis)
About the Role
We are partnering with Harts House Care Home—a well-established facility holding a "Good" CQC rating and a 9.2/10 score on carehome.co.uk—to find a passionate and talented Chef Manager. At Harts House, food is a central part of resident life, and our kitchen team takes immense pride in crafting fresh, nutritional menus that make residents feel right at home.
As a Chef Manager through Supportive Bridge, you will lead the kitchen team with natural flair, combining culinary excellence with strong leadership. You will design varied, person-centred menus, mentor your staff, manage budgets and orders, and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and dining enjoyment.
Key Responsibilities
Use your passion for fresh food cooking and menu creation to design varied, nutritional menus tailored to the dietary needs and personal preferences of residents.
Lead, train, and mentor the kitchen team to deliver an exceptional dining experience at every meal.
Maintain rigorous compliance with COSHH, HACCP guidelines, budgets, orders, deliveries, and all mandatory paperwork.
Cater for special events, seasonal activities, birthdays, summer fetes, and Christmas parties.
What We Are Looking For
A passion for cooking with solid experience in a fresh food kitchen and relevant hygiene certificates.
Natural leadership skills with an innovative, open-minded approach to cooking and team mentorship.
A warm, communicative nature who cherishes the little moments with residents and loves sharing their passion for food.
Why Join Through Us at Harts House?
Lucrative Package: Salary up to £37,232 depending on experience, backed by a £1,000 welcome bonus and up to £3,000 in annual performance bonuses.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Enhanced Benefits: Frontline sick pay schemes, a dedicated Menopause Plan, and comprehensive parental leave options.
Daily Perks: Free meals provided on every shift and an interest-free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets.
Time Off & Rewards: 28 days holiday and long-service milestone rewards (extra holidays, ecards, and financial bonuses).