Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Services

1 month ago


Derby, Derby, United Kingdom Bupa Full time

Job Title: Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Services

Location: Richmond Villages Aston on Trent

Salary range: Competitive salary and excellent benefits

Contract: Permanent

Shift Pattern: Full Time - 40hrs per week 5 days over 7 to include weekends on a rota basis

Bupa is seeking an experienced and passionate Executive Chef and Director of Culinary Services to join our team at Richmond Villages Aston on Trent. As the Head of Hospitality and Culinary Operations, you will play a vital role in enhancing the lives of our residents and welcoming new customers, giving them a reason to love living in our village.

The successful applicant will be responsible for delivering high quality and profitable hospitality services, ensuring great customer satisfaction and consistent high standards across 5 catering outlets within the village. You will oversee the planning, preparation and delivery of high-quality food services tailored to our residents and meeting our visitor and guests' preferences and needs. In addition to this, you will lead and motivate the kitchen, housekeeping and hospitality staff ensuring they are trained, supported and committed to providing an excellent and consistent service for our residents.

We are looking for a manager with a minimum 5 years' experience within a similar role. You will have expertise in quality standards of service and in food and beverage. You will have a proven record of managing safe and compliant HACCP and COSHH requirements. Experience of working in a 4* or 5* hotel/conference centre with multiple restaurant and bar outlets is essential. You will be flexible and adaptable to different working conditions. You will have excellent financial acumen and be able to demonstrate forward planning of your business function, including marketing strategies.

We offer a range of benefits including My Healthcare, Annual allowance, Sick pay scheme, Free meal with every shift, Holidays, Long Service, Interest-free annual travel Loan, Wagestream, Bupa pension plans, Parental Leave, Menopause Plan and Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK.

We are an empathetic and experienced leader with a passion for outstanding customer service. If you are looking for a new challenge and want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents, we'd love to hear from you.


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