Head of Culinary Services

7 days ago


Shalford, Essex, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time

Barchester Healthcare is seeking a highly skilled Head of Culinary Services to lead our culinary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate chef to deliver high-quality dining experiences for our residents.

About the Role:
  • Lead, motivate, and inspire a team of chefs to deliver hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours.
  • Develop menus tailored around residents' needs and preferences, delivering person-centred hospitality.
  • Work with fresh produce to deliver high-quality and wholesome dishes cooked to the highest standards.

We offer a competitive salary of £45,000 per annum, plus benefits including a Rewarding Excellence bonus, Refer a Friend scheme, and access to retail and leisure discounts.

In this role, you will have the autonomy to create nutritious, flavoursome, and well-balanced menus, while also taking ownership of your kitchen and ongoing team development.

The Barchester Chef Academy offers industry-recognised apprenticeships and further qualifications to support your growth as a professional chef.



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