Regional Head Chef – Travel & Training Lead

The Runwood Group; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Paid Mileage

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme for family

Comprehensive induction and ongoing, '

Job summary

The Runwood Group is seeking an experienced Regional Head Chef to support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region. This field-based role requires travel between homes and a driving licence.

You will work with our Regional Support Chef and Group Hospitality Manager to ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and resident satisfaction, including audits and staff development.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef with care/healthcare experience.
• Full UK driving licence and region-wide travel.
• DBS check and good references are expected.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Audit kitchen operations to ensure food quality, presentation and service.
• Develop and maintain relations with homes' management and kitchen teams.
• Lead kitchen operations during staff shortages or absences.
• Ensure compliance with safety, HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Train and develop kitchen staff; promote a positive kitchen culture.
• Monitor budgets, waste and portion control.
• Gather resident and family feedback to improve meals.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Driving licence

Travel availability

Communication at all levels

Team leadership

DBS clearance

Education

Level 3 Food Safety & Hygiene

Job description

The Runwood Group is seeking an experienced Regional Head Chef to support kitchen operations across multiple care home sites within a region. This field-based role requires travel between homes and a driving licence.

You will work with our Regional Support Chef and Group Hospitality Manager to ensure high standards of food quality, safety, and resident satisfaction, including audits and staff development.