Chef Manager
| Posting date: | 11 April 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000 to £30,000 per month |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG5 8PT |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/2163078/141829/HC |
Summary
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
- 37.5 hours per week
- £27000-£30000 + Sodexo benefits
- Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
- Location isPriory Hospital Arnold, Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8PT
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Please take the time to read the attached job description
A Role That Keeps You Moving – Join Sodexo as a Chef Manager
Are you looking for a role where no two days are the same, where you can grow, belong, and be part of something greater? As aChef Manager at Priory Hospital Arnold, Ramsdale Park, Calverton Road, Arnold, NG5 8PT, you’ll lead a dynamic catering team, delivering high-quality meals to patients and staff and ensuring every aspect of our kitchen runs like clockwork.
If this is YOU, join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you’ll do:
- Manage day-to-day catering operations and lead a team of 12 staff.
- Deliver patient and staff meals to high standards, in line with nutritional and dietary guidelines.
- Oversee food ordering, kitchen hygiene, safety compliance, and budget management.
- Liaise with hospital dietitians and stakeholders to tailor food services to patient needs.
- Uphold Sodexo and Priory Health's standards, ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and food legislation.
- Take ownership of audits, rota planning, stock management, and labour scheduling via KRONOS.
- Ensure all team members are trained, motivated, and meeting performance expectations.
What you bring:
- Proven experience in leading catering teams—healthcare setting preferred but not essential.
- Strong organisational and leadership skills with a hands-on, proactive approach.
- Sound understanding of financial management, cost control, and resource allocation.
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene, health & safety, and employment legislation.
- Professionalism, strong communication, and a positive, flexible attitude.
- Proficiency in IT systems (MS Office, KRONOS, etc.)
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 lead with passion and purpose? Apply now and be part of something greater.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications — so don’t wait!