The Role

• Managing the end-to-end delivery of the food service across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special events, ensuring a consistently exceptional dining experience for residents and guests.
• Leading the kitchen operation on a day-to-day basis, ensuring food is prepared, cooked, and presented to the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Creating, developing, and regularly reviewing seasonal, nutritious, and appealing menus that reflect resident preferences while catering for dietary requirements, allergens, and specialist nutritional needs.
• Taking ownership of stock management, food ordering, supplier relationships, and inventory control to minimise waste, maximise efficiency, and achieve budget targets.
• Managing food costs, labour costs, and kitchen performance, ensuring financial targets are met without compromising quality or service.
• Supporting, coaching, and developing the kitchen team through effective training, mentoring, and performance management, creating a positive and collaborative working environment.
• Planning kitchen rotas and allocating resources effectively to ensure appropriate staffing levels across all services.
• Maintaining exceptional food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP, Food Safety legislation, and company policies at all times.
• Conducting regular kitchen audits and ensuring all documentation, temperature records, cleaning schedules, and compliance records are accurately maintained.
• Working closely with the Village General Manager and wider village teams to support resident events, celebrations, hospitality functions, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Building positive relationships with residents, taking time to understand their preferences and feedback to continually enhance the dining experience.
• Driving innovation within the kitchen by introducing new dishes, seasonal specials, and creative menu ideas that keep the restaurant offering fresh and engaging.
• Managing kitchen equipment and maintenance requirements, reporting issues promptly and ensuring the kitchen remains fully operational.
• Leading by example, fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement across the kitchen operation.
• Delivering an outstanding customer experience by ensuring every meal reflects [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]' commitment to quality, hospitality, and creating memorable moments for residents and their guests.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a busy, high-volume environment
• Qualified in Food Hygiene (minimum Level 3 in Food Safety or equivalent)
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Creativity and passion for food design, preparation, nutrition, and presentation

Benefits

• Medicash Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance at 4x Your Annual Salary
• 33 Days Annual Leave, Inclusive of Bank Holidays (Pro-Rated to Contracted Hours)
• Holiday Buying Scheme – Purchase Up to 5 Additional Days
• Big Birthdays Off for Milestone Birthdays Ending in a 0
• 5% Matched Contribution Pension Scheme
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Retail Discounts Across a Variety of Outlets and Access to SMART Tech
• Ongoing Opportunities to Grow Your Skills and Career
• Access to a Wellbeing Hub, Including Discounts on Wellbeing Interventions
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric Car Scheme

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

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