Head Chef - Luxury Care Kitchen Leader & Seasonal Menus

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited; Banstead; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Private medical insurance

Life Assurance Scheme

Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher

Up to £1,000 cash bonus

Job summary

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited is recruiting a Head Chef for our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft menus, and ensure dining excellence for residents. The role focuses on dietary requirements, nutrition, and cost-effective preparation.

You will manage and develop a team including a Sous Chef, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, driving high standards and career development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services is required.
• Supervisory experience in a busy kitchen is essential.
• Full, clean driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a busy kitchen team including Sous Chef, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs.
• Create and evolve menus to delight residents while meeting nutritional needs and dietary requirements.
• Ensure food is delicious, seasonal, cost-effective and compliant with health and safety standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Cost control

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Catering Services

Tools

COSHH knowledge

Health & Safety knowledge

Job description

Signature Senior Lifestyle Limited is recruiting a Head Chef for our luxury care and nursing home in Banstead. You will lead a busy kitchen, craft menus, and ensure dining excellence for residents. The role focuses on dietary requirements, nutrition, and cost-effective preparation.

You will manage and develop a team including a Sous Chef, Chefs de Partie and Commis Chefs, driving high standards and career development.