Head Chef

Avon Search & Selection Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef to manage catering services in a care home in Leeds. The role offers a full-time contract, evenings off, and emphasizes high kitchen standards. Ideal candidates will have hospitality experience and a Level 3 Food Safety qualification. A perfect opportunity for passionate chefs aiming for a rewarding work-life balance.

Benefits

Evenings off

Great shift pattern

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience working within a 4–5-star hospitality venue or restaurant.
• Ability to cost food menus accurately and manage stock.
• Proven track record of maintaining high kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run the catering services in the Care Home.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment.
• Drive standards in food quality and presentation.

Skills

Experience in 4–5-star hospitality

Strong communication skills

Ability to forecast demand

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Job description

Vacancy - Head Chef (AV1822C)

Hours - Full-time

Salary - £32,760.00 pa + Benefits

Location - Leeds

Our Client is looking for a Head Chef to manage and run the Catering services in their fabulous Care Home in central Leeds.

This Care Home is a 40‑bedroom service, offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further four care homes in development in Leeds.

A Head Chef role which allows you evenings off and offers a great shift pattern, is very rare.

About you :

• You will have experience of working within a 4–5-star hospitality venue or restaurant.
• You will ideally have Level 3 Food Safety qualification.
• You will have the ability to cost food menus accurately and forecast demand and manage stock.
• You will be a professional, who has a proven track record of delivering and maintaining kitchen standards at the highest level – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
• You will have strong communication and influencing skills, an approachable manner, and an eye for detail.

You will be passionate and can drive standards...