Chef Manager NEW White Oaks Posted today £37,082.90 per year Andover 40 hours per week

Chef Manager - Millway House

Salary: £37,000 per annum

40 hours per week

We're looking for a passionate and experienced Chef Manager to lead the kitchen team at Hargrave House. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys a great work-life balance, with mainly Monday to Friday daytime hours, while still making a real difference through food.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality, nutritious, and comforting meals to residents, creating a dining experience that truly enhances their day.

• Leading the day-to-day running of the kitchen and setting high standards
• Planning, preparing, and delivering fresh, nutritious meals tailored to residents' needs
• Managing and developing your kitchen team, creating a positive, supportive culture
• Overseeing stock control, ordering, and budget management
• Ensuring full compliance with Food Safety, Hygiene, and Health & Safety regulations
• Designing menus that are both appealing and suitable for a variety of dietary requirements
• Maintaining excellent presentation and consistency across all meals

• Experience as a Head Chef or Chef Manager, ideally within care, healthcare, or hospitality
• A strong leader who can motivate and develop a team
• Passion for delivering high-quality food with a focus on nutrition and care
• Good organisational and financial management skills (stock, budgeting, ordering)
• Knowledge of food safety and compliance standards
• Flexible, reliable, and hands on approach

• £37,000 per annum
• Predominantly Monday-Friday, daytime hours for great work-life balance
• Flexibility on shift patterns to support your lifestyle
• A rewarding role in a caring, people focused environment

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:

• 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, 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.

Job Reference: com SU Oaks

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!