Chef Manager (Bank)

Are You Ready to Turn Up the Heat?

At HOME NAME in the heart of LOCATION, we’re not just cooking meals—we’re crafting experiences. As our new Chef Manager you’ll lead the charge in delivering delicious, nutritious, and visually stunning dishes to our 66 residents every single day.

This isn’t your average kitchen role—it’s your chance to innovate, inspire, and make a real impact.

What’s On the Table?

Creativity Unleashed: Design menus, experiment with fresh seasonal produce, and cater to unique dietary needs with flair.

Lead Like a Pro: Manage a talented kitchen team, keeping operations as smooth as your signature sauces.

Work-Life Balance: 40-hour weeks over 4 days, with every other weekend off to relax and recharge.

Why Choose Us?

Sociable hours that work for you

Perks that matter: Big-brand discounts, a £250 refer-a-friend scheme, and Blue Light Card savings

A chance to shine: Compete in our annual Chef of the Year competition and take your skills to the next level

If you’re a passionate leader with a flair for flavour, this is your chance to make your mark. Apply now, and let’s create something extraordinary together!

What do some of our current Chef Managers have to say? Check out our dedicated Catering page on our careers website to find out - (if you are viewing this on Indeed, please copy and paste the link)

Please note:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK.

Anchor – a great place to work

Anchor is England’s largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.

We’re not-for-profit which means every penny we make or save is invested in the people who live with us, the places they live and the people who work here. That means a better standard of care and customer service, better wages, more investment in training and development and improved facilities.

Our values

Every one of us can make a difference to our residents and play a part in shaping homes and services around their needs.

Our Anchor values of being Accountable, Respectful, Courageous and Honest apply to us all, whether you manage colleagues as part of your role or not.

Displaying our values can influence those around us to do the same. We can all be leaders at Anchor and should all be driven by the same customer ethos. Our helps align these values with the skills and behaviours we demonstrate.

A rewarding environment

From health and happiness to finance and your career, we’ll give you all the support you need.

Health & happiness

• Gym, fitness and wellbeing discounts
• Mental health support
• Flexible working options

Finance

• Pension plan – contribute between 4% and 8% and we’ll match it or better
• Quick and easy pension transfer service
• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance
• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more
• Free Blue Light Card

Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme
• Leadership Pathways online learning resources
• Career progression and promotion opportunities

To see our full range of benefits, check out our dedicated being well website Please follow the link or copy and paste

Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.

We are a Gold Standard Inclusive Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, Menopause Friendly and a signatory to the Care Leaver Covenant, HouseProud Pledge and Age Friendly Employer Pledge schemes.