Senior Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury care provider in Enfield seeks an experienced Senior Head Chef to oversee catering operations across two premium care homes. This role involves managing kitchen services, designing nutritious menus, and ensuring food safety while fostering a warm dining environment for residents.

Benefits

Free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased annual leave after 3 years' service

Cycle to Work scheme

Extra day off for milestone birthdays

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef in a care or hospitality setting.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and dietary requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing the kitchen and dining services.
• Designing and delivering high-quality, nutritious menus.
• Recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Development

Operational Management

Job description

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Senior Head Chef, London Borough of Enfield

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Client:

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy

Location:

London Borough of Enfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Position: Senior Head Chef
Location: Enfield, North London

Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a leading luxury care provider and their two stunning care homes based in Enfield. Focused on providing exceptional care, the homes offer high-quality services in a compassionate and family-style environment.

Why Choose Our Client?
Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Head Chef to oversee catering operations across two premium care homes. This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional who thrives in a leadership role and is passionate about delivering nutritious, beautifully presented meals in a caring setting.

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

What's In It For You?

• Free meal per shift
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
• Increased annual leave after 3 years' service
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Extra day off for milestone birthdays
• "Refer a Friend" scheme
• Long service awards
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives
• A warm, values-led working environment

The Role Involves:

• Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week, across 5 days including weekends/bank holidays)
• Rotating between two luxury care homes
• Leading and managing the kitchen and dining services
• Designing and delivering high-quality, nutritious menus
• Managing procurement, food safety, hygiene, and regulatory compliance
• Recruiting, training, and developing kitchen staff
• Creating a welcoming and family-style dining experience for residents

What We're Looking For:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience as a Head Chef in a care or hospitality setting
• Knowledge of therapeutic diets and dietary requirements
• Proven track record in team development and operational management

Sound like the role for you?
Click Apply Now and one of our team will be in touch to discuss this Senior Head Chef opportunity in Enfield, North London.

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.