Head Chef - Fresh Seasonal Menus, Great Hours & Growth

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

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.