About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Chef to join our team at Barchester Healthcare. As a key member of our culinary team, you will be responsible for leading and motivating a team of chefs to deliver high-quality, nutritious, and delicious meals to our residents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of chefs to deliver exceptional culinary services
• Develop and implement menus that cater to the diverse needs and preferences of our residents
• Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards
• Assist the front-of-house team with setting up the dining areas and ensuring a warm and welcoming environment
• Manage the performance of the kitchen team and front-of-house staff
• Work within budget and complete regular audits and stock control
• Create a warm, efficient, and fun environment that promotes teamwork and collaboration

About You:

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Executive Chef who is passionate about delivering exceptional culinary services. You will have a strong background in leading and motivating teams, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification in culinary arts
• Experience in leading, motivating, and inspiring a team of chefs
• Experience of working with fresh seasonal food and a good understanding of nutrition
• Ability to create a warm and welcoming environment within our homes
• Confidence engaging with residents to create appetizing and nutritious menus
• Experience working with a front-of-house team to ensure the restaurants are set up to a high standard
• Good understanding of HACCP and COSHH
• Knowledge around modified diets using the IDDSI framework

What We Offer:

As a Head Chef at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without the split shifts and long hours. Our chefs have full autonomy in creating nutritious, flavorsome, and well-balanced menus, while also taking ownership of their kitchen and ongoing team development.

We are exceptionally proud of our Barchester Chef Academy, where chefs have the opportunity to learn new techniques and further develop their skills, while also sharing their knowledge to support the growth of others across the business. This fantastic academy experience is held throughout the year and is offered to all of our chefs.

Our internal Learning and Development team also offer industry-recognized apprenticeships and further qualifications to chefs and hospitality team members who are looking to build upon and/or develop their skills.