Chef Manager in Brighton

Brighton Full-Time 37500 - 37500 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead kitchen operations, manage café services, and ensure high-quality meal preparation.
Company: Martletts Hospice is a leading Senior Living business focused on exceptional care and dining experiences.
Benefits: Enjoy a contributory pension scheme, exclusive travel discounts, and wellness classes.
Other info: The role operates predominantly Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend flexibility.
Why this job: Join a supportive environment where you can make a difference in residents' lives through quality food.
Qualifications: Proven experience as a Chef Manager or Head Chef, with expertise in Level 4 puréed 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 a leading Senior Living business dedicated to providing exceptional care and high-quality dining experiences for our residents. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment where both residents and team members thrive.

The Role

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

The Ideal Candidate

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

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, Booking.com 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

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year