Head Chef

Loveday & Co Enterprise; 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 oversee menu development, kitchen management, and team leadership. The role requires experience in fine dining, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to exceptional dining standards. Joining a passionate team, you will engage with residents to enhance their dining experiences while maintaining the highest food safety standards. Competitive rewards package includes health benefits and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Company pension plan

Health care cash plan

Access to training and development opportunities

Employee recognition programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in fine dining and luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to standards.
• Physically capable with a positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop menus and oversee food preparation for standards.
• Manage inventory, order supplies, and minimize waste.
• Train and motivate kitchen staff through supervision.
• Engage with residents for exceptional dining experiences.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Fine dining experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title

Head Chef

Location

Kensington

About Loveday

Loveday is the UK’s 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.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Menu and 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.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Positive Attitude: Hard‑working, physically capable, and with a positive demeanor.

Why Work at Loveday?

• Unique Environment: Luxury senior living environment.
• Meaningful Impact: Making a difference in residents’ lives.
• Professional Growth: 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, discount platform
• Opportunities for Training & Development
• Access to the 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

Employee 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.

Equal Opportunities

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 Hours & Expectations

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, an outgoing personality, a positive work ethic, and good physical stamina & mobility.