Executive Culinary Director

4 days ago


Danestone Aberdeen, United Kingdom Barchester Healthcare Full time
About the Role

As a Senior Restaurant Manager at Barchester Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to lead and motivate a team of chefs in delivering exceptional culinary experiences for our residents. With full autonomy to create menus that cater to individual tastes, you will work with fresh seasonal produce to deliver high-quality dishes. You will also be responsible for managing kitchen operations, including budgeting, stock control, and staff development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of chefs in creating and executing menu plans that meet resident expectations
  • Manage kitchen operations, including budgeting, stock control, and staff development
  • Work with front-of-house teams to ensure seamless service delivery
  • Bake fresh cakes, scones, and breads from scratch daily
Requirements

We are seeking an experienced chef who is passionate about delivering hotel/restaurant standards without split shifts and long hours. You will have a good understanding of HACCP and COSHH, as well as knowledge of modified diets using the IDDSI framework. A City & Guilds/NVQ/SVQ or equivalent qualification is essential. You must be able to create warm and welcoming environments, engage with residents to create appetising and nutritious menus, and work within a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Benefits
  • Estimated salary: £40,000 - £60,000 per annum
  • Working days and alternate weekends only, across 4/5 days a week
  • £500* bonus for Good or Outstanding CQC inspection
  • Unlimited access to Refer a Friend scheme, earning up to £500* per referral
  • Wide range of retail and leisure discounts with big brands, supermarkets, and travel companies
  • Free access to medical specialists, counselling, and legal services
  • Tax Code Review Service to check tax code and level of tax
  • Option to join monthly staff lottery

Barchester Healthcare offers a supportive and collaborative work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development through our Chef Academy and internal Learning and Development team. If you are a motivated and talented chef looking for a new challenge, please apply today



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