Head Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury care and nursing home provider is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at their Caversham location. This role involves creating and evolving an inspiring menu that provides an unmatched dining experience for residents while ensuring high standards of culinary excellence. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for cooking and strong leadership skills. Competitive salary and generous benefits are offered including up to £45,000 per annum and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Ongoing career training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in creating inspiring menus.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations effectively.
• Strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Create menus that delight residents.
• Ensure food is delicious, seasonal, and cost-effective.
• Manage kitchen staff and operations.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Menu creation

Team leadership

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 Caversham.

What Signature Offer

• Up to £45,000 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 - Reading nearest train station
• Walking - 1.5 miles from nearest train station

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. Youll 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. Youl...