Head Chef

Signature Senior Lifestyle Operations Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care home provider in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team and create outstanding dining experiences for residents. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include managing menu development and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Join us to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives with your culinary expertise.

Benefits

Up to £45,000 per annum

Up to 30 days annual leave

Workplace pension

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Career training and development

Qualifications

• Confident leader with supervisory experience in a busy kitchen.
• Awareness of COSHH and working knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Full, clean driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create and evolve a seasonal menu for exceptional dining experiences.
• Lead and develop a team, including Sous Chef and Chefs de Partie.
• Ensure food meets nutritional needs while being cost-effective.

Skills

Leadership skills

Menu development

Understanding of dietary requirements

Experience in a busy kitchen

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services

Job description

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. Youll be confident devising dishes for special dietary requirements, whatever the expectations of our diners, while meeting all their nutritional needs.

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

What were 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, youll fit right in.

Youre 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.

Wake up to the passion inside you. Apply to Signature Senior Lifestyle today.