Chef Manager - Hitchin

Chef Manager Cook with Purpose, Lead with Heart Do you crave the taste of success?
Do you dream of creating high-quality, nutritionally balanced meals that not only delight the taste buds but genuinely enhance people s lives?
If so, we d love you to join us at our client s GOOD-rated, 70-bedded Care Home, where every plate you serve makes a real difference.
Why Work With Us? Have you ever considered hospitality within the care industry?
We offer something rare:
No late nights
No hectic weekends
Consistent, family-friendly hours
A supportive, values-driven environment
MCG Recruitment is proud to be supporting our valued Care Home client in finding a talented and passionate Chef Manager to lead their kitchen team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected care provider committed to exceptional food, outstanding service, and resident wellbeing.
The Role As Chef Manager, you ll play a key role in enhancing residents lives through delicious, high-quality dishes. You will:

• Lead, inspire, and motivate your catering team
• Recruit, train, and develop staff to deliver consistent, high-quality results
• Build strong relationships with residents and colleagues
• Manage stock levels and order efficiently within budget
• Create innovative, nutritious menus that hit taste, nutrition, and presentation goals
• Drive financial performance through cost control and culinary excellence
• Ensure full compliance with COSHH, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and all legislation

About You We re seeking an experienced, proactive, and inspirational leader who:

• Is passionate about great food and excellent service
• Thrives in a dynamic kitchen environment
• Creates a supportive, motivational team culture
• Takes pride in delivering a true 5-star dining experience every day