At Signature Senior Lifestyle, we believe dining should be an experience to savour. From beautifully presented plates to exceptional service, our award-winning care homes offer restaurant-quality dining every day. Were now looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver culinary excellence to our residents and guests at our luxury new care and nursing home in Enfield.
What Signature Offer
Up to £46,000 per annum
Up to 30 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays, depending on length of service
Workplace pension
Free meals on shift for staff working 6+ hours
Private medical insurance and company sick pay
Life Assurance Scheme
Blue Light discount scheme eligible
Refer A Friend Incentive £50 voucher and up to £1,000 cash bonus
Staff recognition scheme Purple Heart Award
Ongoing career training and development
Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health support and wellbeing services
Plus cycle to work scheme, study support, long service awards and more
Your Role at Signature
As Head Chef, youll be at the heart of our hospitality experience, leading a talented team to create fresh, seasonal dishes that are as nutritious as they are delicious. Youll manage all aspects of food production and kitchen operationsensuring every meal meets our high standards for taste, presentation and safety.
Youll have the autonomy to design menus that celebrate seasonal ingredients, meet individual dietary needs and reflect the preferences of our residentsmany of whom are true food lovers. Working closely with the General Manager, Hospitality Manager and Care Services teams, youll make sure every dining experience supports both wellbeing and joy.
What Youll Do
Lead, train and inspire your team, including Sous, Chef de Partie and Commis Chefs.
Develop and deliver creative, seasonal menus in line with residents tastes and nutritional needs.
Maintain the highest standards of hygiene, food safety and kitchen cleanliness.
Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Hygiene regulations.
Manage stock levels, budgets and supplier relationships, ensuring cost-effective procurement and minimal waste.
Collaborate with care and activities teams to support special events and themed dining experiences.
Continuously drive quality, consistency and innovation within the kitchen.
What were looking for
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Professional Cookery or Catering.
Proven experience in leading a kitchen team within a high-quality hospitality, restaurant or care environment.
Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety legislation.
Passion for fresh, seasonal, beautifully presented food.
Excellent leadership, organisation and communication skills.
A team player with creativity, energy and a genuine desire to make a difference to residents lives.
About Signature
When you join Signature, you become part of a company that invests in its people. From bespoke training and development opportunities to delicious meals on shift, wellbeing support and recognition programmes, we believe our team deserves to be as well cared for as our residents.
If youre an accomplished chef with a passion for fresh, beautifully crafted food and the leadership skills to inspire excellence, wed love to hear from you.
Bring your creativity, skill and care to Signature Senior Lifestyle where dining is an experience to be proud of.
Apply now to join our culinary team.
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