Head Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Banstead; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifestyle company in Banstead is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and develop a menu that delights residents. The role entails leading a team of culinary professionals, ensuring high standards of food quality that cater to dietary needs. You will be responsible for creating seasonal dishes and managing costs effectively. The position offers a competitive salary, up to 30 days holiday, and a range of employee perks, making it an excellent opportunity for culinary leaders.

Benefits

Up to £49,000 per annum

Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

'Blue Light' discount scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive

Staff recognition scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage kitchen staff.
• Creative menu planning with consideration for dietary restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve the food offering to high standards.
• Lead and develop a kitchen team, including Sous Chef and Commis Chefs.
• Ensure food quality is delicious, seasonal, and meets nutritional needs.

Skills

Menu creation

Team leadership

Knowledge of dietary requirements

Cost-effective cooking

Job description

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 Signature Offer

• Up to £49, 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, 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 or S1 bus route