Head Chef

Hallmark Care Homes; Esher; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare (optional)

Hallmark Rewards

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is seeking a passionate Head Chef to deliver hotel/restaurant standards with full autonomy over menus for residents. You will lead a team, create nutritious, flavoursome meals using fresh seasonal produce, and ensure high quality, tailored to resident preferences.

The role focuses on person-centred hospitality, nutrition-aware menus, and HACCP compliance, offering opportunities for training and career progression within a values-driven family-run provider.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience: leading, motivating and inspiring a culinary team.
• Nutrition knowledge and ability to meet residents' dietary requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with residents, families and staff.
• Familiarity with fresh seasonal food and creating appetising menus.

Responsibilities

• Menu development: tailor menus around residents' preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary excellence: work with fresh produce to create high-quality dishes meeting dietary needs.
• Team leadership: lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Budget management: work within budget while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Audits and stock control: complete regular audits and manage stock to minimise waste.

Skills

Leadership

Nutrition knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Fresh seasonal food

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ in culinary arts

Job description

Join Our Culinary Team as a Head Chef at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

At Hallmark Luxury Care Homes, we're dedicated to cherishing every moment and providing exceptional care that supports residents to live each day to the full. We believe in celebrating the privilege of aging and embracing it with open arms. Since our inception in 1997, we've been committed to delivering outstanding care across all our homes in England and Wales. As a family-run provider, we understand the importance of nurturing relationships, and that's why our care revolves around family values. Each of our homes is equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team, ensuring a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.

About the Role

Are you a passionate and qualified Chef looking for a rewarding role where you can work with fresh seasonal food and make a real difference in people's lives? We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to join our team at Hallmark Care Homes, where quality of care is at the heart of everything we do. As a Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long weeks. You'll have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus tailored around our residents' preferences. Working with fresh produce, you'll cook high-quality and wholesome dishes, ensuring that every meal is cooked to the highest standards.

Your Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Tailor menus around residents' preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary Excellence: Work with fresh produce to create high-quality and wholesome dishes that meet our residents' dietary needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, inspire, and develop a team of culinary professionals.
• Budget Management: Work within budget constraints while maintaining high standards of food quality.
• Audits and Stock Control: Complete regular audits and manage stock control to minimize waste and maximize efficiency.

What Makes a Hallmark Care Home Head Chef

• Personable and Warm: You have a genuine interest in the well-being of our residents and create a warm and welcoming environment.
• Qualifications: Hold City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualifications in culinary arts.
• Leadership Experience: Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a culinary team.
• Nutrition Knowledge: A good understanding of nutrition and dietary requirements.
• Culinary Skills: Experience working with fresh seasonal food and creating appetising and nutritious menus.
• HACCP: Good understanding of Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles.

Reap the Rewards

Your dedication and hard work will be celebrated with a competitive salary, outstanding training and development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. But that's not all! Here's what else you can expect:

• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme Hallmark Rewards.
• Balance is Key: Experience a fulfilling work-life balance, nurturing your well-being.

If you're ready to join a team that values excellence, compassion, and culinary creativity, become part of our supportive community at Hallmark Luxury Care Homes!

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.