Head Chef

LOVEDAY & CO (UK) LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury senior living provider in Kensington seeks a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations, develop menus, and ensure high dining standards for residents. The ideal candidate should have experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This rewarding position offers career progression opportunities, financial benefits, and a unique working environment committed to exceptional care.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Company pension plan

Health Care Cash Plan

Access to Wagestream platform

Access to Perkbox discounts

Training & Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus

Employee Recognition Programmes

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in a luxury hospitality environment required.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills essential.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and oversee food preparation.
• Manage kitchen inventory, supplies, and equipment.
• Engage with residents to provide personalized dining experiences.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Experience in fine dining

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

Description

Job Title : Head Chef

Location : Kensington

About Loveday

Loveday is the UKs leading provider of luxury senior living and care. We are proud to combine world‑class hospitality with exceptional clinical expertise, creating residences that not only feel like five‑star hotels but also deliver truly personalised support. Our residences in Kensington, Belgravia, Abbey Road and Esher are designed with elegance, comfort and dignity at their core. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure our members enjoy outstanding dining, bespoke lifestyle experiences and the highest standards of care, whether they are living with us permanently, staying for recovery or respite, or joining as Day Club members. What makes Loveday unique is our commitment to both excellence and innovation. We continually invest in our people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark in luxury senior living. Joining Loveday means becoming part of a dedicated, professional and passionate team who share the same goal, to deliver the very best in care and hospitality for our members and their families.

Head Chef at Loveday Kensington (luxury senior living) manages all kitchen operations, creating menus for residents, controlling costs, overseeing food prep, ensuring top‑tier service (like fine dining), leading the kitchen team, maintaining hygiene / safety, and liaising with staff / members for dietary needs, focusing on dignity, quality, and personalised, healthy meals within a unique luxury setting.

Key Responsibilities & Duties :

• Menu & Food Quality: Develop menus, oversee food preparation, ensure high standards, and cater to special / dietary needs (cultural, religious, health).
• Kitchen Management: Manage inventory, order supplies, control stock, minimise waste, and ensure equipment maintenance.
• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate kitchen staff; conduct supervisions and performance reviews.
• Member Focus: Engage with residents to understand preferences, address concerns, and provide exceptional dining experiences, promoting health and happiness.
• Operational Standards: Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and quality standards, complying with audits.
• Collaboration: Work with Front of House and other departments for seamless service delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile :

• Experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Positive attitude, hardworking, and physically capable.

Why Work at Loveday?

• Unique luxury senior living environment.
• Focus on making a difference in residents' lives.
• Training, health benefits, and career progression opportunities.

Rewards Package

• Paid breaks
• Company pension plan
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Access to Wagestream platform
• Access to Perkbox, discounts platform
• Opportunities for Training & Development
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee Recognition Programmes

Death in Service benefit

Scope for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in London.

Employee Referral Scheme

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility