Head Chef

Signature; Banstead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to work

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle in Banstead is seeking a Head Chef to lead our luxury care home kitchen and craft menus that delight residents and meet their nutritional needs.

You will manage a team of chefs, develop seasonal dishes, control costs and ensure high standards of food safety. A NVQ Level 3 in Catering and supervisory experience are essential; a full, clean driving license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services
• Proven supervisory kitchen experience
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety
• Full, clean driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead a kitchen team including Sous Chef and Chefs de Partie
• Create menus and dishes for residents with dietary needs
• Maintain high food quality, safety, and cost controls

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food cost control

Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services

Job description

Take charge of our superbly-equipped kitchen, and bring your passion, flair and experience to create amazing menus which inspire our team and delight our diners! Join Signature Senior Lifestyle as the Head Chef at our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead.

What Signature Offer

• Up to £49,500 per annum
• Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
• Workplace pension
• Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
• Private medical insurance and company sick pay
• Life Assurance Scheme
• ‘Blue Light’ discount scheme eligible
• Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
• Staff recognition scheme – Purple Heart Award
• Ongoing career training and development
• Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
• Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more

Transport Links

• Commuting - Banstead nearest train station
• Walking - 1 mile from nearest train station
• Close to 166 or S1 bus route

Your Role at Signature

The Head Chef is the heart and soul of our kitchen, in charge of creating a menu that offers our residents an unrivalled dining experience. You’ll help create and evolve the food offering across all areas of our community to produce the highest standards, ensuring food is delicious, seasonal and cost-effective. You’ll be confident devising dishes for special dietary requirements, whatever the expectations of our diners, while meeting all their nutritional needs.

You’ll also be leading a team, managing and developing a Sous Chef, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, helping them to grow and develop.

What we’re looking for

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You’re a confident leader, well versed in how to manage a busy kitchen, with NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services. Supervisory experience, awareness of COSHH, working knowledge of Health & Safety and a full, clean driving licence are a big advantage.

About Signature

Signature Senior Lifestyle offer unrivalled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents’ lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.