Head Chef

Avon Search & Selection; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Head Chef to manage catering services in a care home in Leeds. The ideal candidate has experience in 4-5-star environments and a Level 3 Food Safety qualification. Key responsibilities include maintaining high kitchen standards and driving quality. This role offers competitive salary and great work-life balance with evenings off.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

33 days annual leave

Complimentary meals and drinks

Ongoing training programmes

Custom-made uniforms

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee assistance programme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a 4-5-star hospitality venue.
• Level 3 Food Safety qualification is preferred.
• Ability to cost menus and forecast demand.

Responsibilities

• Manage and run catering services in the Care Home.
• Ensure kitchen standards are maintained.
• Drive and exceed quality standards.

Skills

Experience in 4-5-star hospitality venues

Level 3 Food Safety qualification

Ability to cost food menus accurately

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

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 that not only meet but exceed expectations and elevate the lives of our residents.
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuously striving for excellence.

The commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on‑going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best‑in‑class equipment and technology
• Custom‑made uniforms provided
• Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more