At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a kitchen team to create delicious, nutritious meals for residents and café customers.
- Company: Join Martletts Hospice, a caring environment focused on quality food and service.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, healthcare benefits, and exclusive discounts.
- Other info: Flexible weekday hours with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives through high-quality food in a supportive setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef, especially with texture-modified diets.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 £ per year.
40 hours per week | £37,500 per annum | 5 days over 7 (predominantly Monday–Friday)
We are seeking a talented and passionate Chef Manager to lead our kitchen operation at Martletts. This role blends leadership with hands-on delivery, covering both resident dining and the on-site café. While the current schedule is typically Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm, the role operates on a 5 out of 7 rota. There is a dedicated weekend chef in place, so the majority of shifts will remain weekday-focused, with occasional flexibility required.
A key part of this role is the ability to confidently deliver Level 4 puréed meals, ensuring all dietary and texture-modified requirements are met to the highest standard.
Key Responsibilities- Plan, prepare, and oversee the production of all meals to the highest standards
- Deliver safe, appetising, and nutritionally balanced meals, including Level 4 puréed diets
- Manage the day-to-day café operation alongside resident dining services
- Lead, motivate, and manage the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily service
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
- Manage stock, ordering, and budgets effectively
- Develop and adapt menus to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences
- Maintain excellent standards of food presentation and portion control
- Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef, ideally within care, senior living, or hospitality
- Strong understanding and experience with texture-modified diets (Level 4 purée essential)
- A hands-on leader with excellent team management skills
- Strong organisational and communication abilities
- Experience managing both retail/café and dining service operations is desirable
- Flexible and adaptable to a 5/7 working pattern
- Passionate about delivering high-quality food in a caring environment
- Contributory pension scheme
- Growth through Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Digital GP and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and more
- Savings on grocery shopping with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and others
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets
- Cash rewards on everyday spending
- Free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year.
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Martletts Hospice is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff. With a supportive work culture, employees benefit from a range of perks including a contributory pension scheme, exclusive travel discounts, and opportunities for career advancement through tailored learning programmes. Located in Brighton, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in a caring environment while enjoying a predominantly weekday schedule.
