Head Chef

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company pension

Life assurance

Healthcare (optional)

Hallmark Rewards

Job summary

Hallmark Luxury Care Homes in Ipswich is seeking a Head Chef to lead our culinary team, crafting fresh seasonal menus and delivering hotel/restaurant standards for our residents. You will oversee menu development, nutritional balance, and quality, while guiding a team and managing costs.

This permanent role offers autonomy, a resident-focused approach, and a chance to work within luxury facilities that emphasise exceptional service and staff development.

Qualifications

• 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?
• Head Chef with autonomy to create nutritious, flavoursome menus tailored to residents' preferences and dietary needs.
• Opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts or long weeks.

Responsibilities

• Menu Development: Tailor menus around residents’ preferences and ensure person-centred hospitality.
• Culinary Excellence: Use fresh produce to create high-quality, wholesome dishes.
• Team Leadership: Lead, motivate, and develop a culinary team.
• Budget Management: Work within budget while maintaining high food quality.
• Audits & Stock Control: Conduct audits and manage stock to minimize waste.

Skills

Menu development

Culinary excellence

Team leadership

Budget management

Audits & stock control

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent (culinary arts)

Job description

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

Position: Head Chef

Location: Ipswich

Type: Permanent

Salary: Excellent + extensive benefits

How does it sound to work as a Head Chef without working late nights or every other weekend !

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.

Our amazing luxury homes are equipped with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated teams who deliver exceptional service to our residents.

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 we want from 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.
• We do have occasional speciality nights for the residents, where some flexibility on working will be required on those occasions

Reap the Rewards:

• Good salary with great working hours
• Working within a great environment
• 28 days annual leave.
• Valued as our Greatest Asset: Be part of a values-driven company that puts people first.
• Great work / life balance with every other weekend off and occasional late night.
• Skyrocket Your Career: Avail yourself of industry-leading training and development, propelling your career to new heights.
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy excellent benefits, including a company pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare.
• Exclusive Perks: Embrace our rewards and discount scheme - Hallmark Rewards.

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.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.