Bank Chef Manager in Chester

Pay £16.59 per hour. Hours – as and when required. No late nights, no split shifts. Deliver culinary excellence through a better work‑life balance. We’re excited to welcome an experienced Chef Manager to lead our culinary team at Upton Dene Residential and Nursing Home in Chester, delivering nutritious, restaurant‑quality meals without the long hours or split shifts often found in hospitality. This is a hands‑on leadership role where your culinary skills, creativity, and standards really matter, within a structured environment that supports balance and stability.

We also celebrate culinary creativity through our annual Sanctuary Care MasterChef competition, giving Chef Managers the opportunity to showcase their skills, share ideas, and be recognised across the organisation. As a not‑for‑profit and Investors in People Gold organisation, every penny we make is reinvested into our people and our homes, with clear development pathways and recognition for the difference you make. We’re proud winners of the 2025 Nursing Times Award for Care of Older People and the 2025 Care Home Awards – Best for Training and Development, and Outstanding Larger Care Home Group.

Your role:

• Lead the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, supporting an Assistant Chef and Catering Assistants.
• Prepare and cook meals that meet individual dietary requirements for older people.
• Manage stock and waste while working within budget.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance through regular checks and risk assessments.
• Recruit, train and support the catering team to help them grow and succeed.
• Experience catering for the dietary needs of older people.
• A valid food hygiene certificate.
• A friendly, approachable nature and enjoyment of working with people.
• Confidence leading and supporting a small team.

Your rewards:

• 28 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays).
• Occupational sick pay linked to length of service.
• A contributory pension.
• CQC inspection bonus.
• Health and well‑being support – including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short‑term counselling.
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Enhanced parental leave arrangements and annual leave purchase scheme.
• Company‑funded training and ongoing career development opportunities, including our Team Leader Development Programme.
• Flexible working options and an inclusive culture where everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks.
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements.

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – visit our website for more information.

Ready to start an inspiring career journey with us? Apply today and join us in leading the way in care.

Inclusion is one of our core values. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.