Chef Manager

Job Introduction

Job Description

Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

• 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days 
• £34000-£35000
• Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks 
• Holidays
• Location is CM15 8EH 

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Job Introduction

Lead with flavour. Inspire through service.

As a Chef Manager at Sodexo in Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital, Shenfield Road, Brentwood, CM15 8EH, you’ll take charge of planning, preparing, and delivering high-quality meals on a daily basis. You'll also support internal and external Sodexo catering events, ensuring everything meets the highest standards in line with client expectations and service level agreements. This is a role where your leadership, creativity, and passion for food truly make an impact. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your way. 

What you’ll do:

• Order all provisions in line with Sodexo ordering policy using Recipe on Line; for non-food goods, use nominated Sodexo suppliers.

• Ensure all kitchen and food service areas are kept clean and well-maintained; report any defaults to the client and helpdesk, ensuring the completion of outstanding issues.

• Complete all Sodexo SMS paperwork, including temperatures, electrical checks, COSHH, HACCP, etc.

• Pass all internal and external audits such as Safeguard, EHO, and Nuffield audits.

• Manage the team to achieve desired results, driving service excellence and delivering quality.

• Train all team members using Sodexo GREAT training cards, induction, Nuffield training, passport training, and competency observations.

• Ensure weekly rotas are completed within the correct timeframe, and manage labor within budget agreements.

• Complete daily and monthly billing.

• Perform daily cashing up in accordance with Sodexo’s trading procedures.

• Close accounts at agreed times.

• Comply with any reasonable requests made by your line manager within the required timeframe.

• Complete any reasonable requests from Nuffield within the required timeframe.

• Handle HR issues in accordance with training.

• Manage emails and correspondence in a timely and professional manner.

• Liaise with the hospital director and client’s team.

• Work in line with IIP Gold standards and maintain site accreditation.

• Manage grounds maintenance and window cleaning according to specifications and within the correct timeframe.

• Provide client quotations and manage subcontractors if successful.

• Manage the Costa account and ensure compliance.

What you bring:

• A genuine passion for food and exceptional customer service
• 706/1 & 706/2 or equivalent culinary qualifications, plus RIPHH and IOSH certificates
• Sound knowledge of:
  • Cook Chill Catering
  • HACCP principles
  • Level 2 Food Safety practices
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken
• A professional, respectful attitude and a positive approach to teamwork
• High personal standards for hygiene, appearance, and conduct

What we offer: 

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job — it’s a chance to make a difference every day. You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters. We also offer a range of benefits to support you and your loved ones:

• Mental health and wellbeing resources
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support)
• Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access
• Discounts on high street brands for you and your family
• Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance
• Full training and protective uniform provided.
• Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.
• Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.
• Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
• Competitive pay

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply now and bring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!