We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more! Head Chef (Cricketers Café) – Westbury-on -Trym, Bristol Hours : 40 hours per week 7.30am - 3.30pm, working alternate weekends Pay Range : £31,473.00 - £35,061.00 hour £1 extra per hour for all weekend shifts Location : Westbury-on-Trym Rating: 5* Food Hygiene Rating Benefits : 23 days’ annual leave 8 bank holidays, generous pension, free parking, subsidised gym & restaurant, retail discounts, and more! Lead with Passion. Cook with Purpose. At St Monica Trust, we believe in creating communities where older people flourish—and food plays a huge part in that. As our Head Chef, you’ll be the heartbeat of our village café, turning it into a vibrant place to eat, connect, and feel at home. This is more than just a kitchen job. It’s a chance to: Craft café style menus and dishes Lead a dedicated team Build relationships with residents and guests Shape the café’s identity and success Design and implement special events What You’ll Be Doing Run the day-to-day food and beverage service in your village Cook and prepare delicious meals on-site (with support from suppliers) Inspire and manage Hospitality Assistants (including Seniors) Collaborate on new menu ideas and seasonal specials Use feedback and data to improve customer experience and reduce waste Plan and deliver catering for village events and celebrations Why Join Us? When you join St Monica Trust, you become part of a legacy built on over 100 years of care and trust. If you’re a chef who loves creating great food and meaningful moments, this is your chance to make a real impact—while enjoying a supportive, rewarding workplace. Other Skills and Qualifications Essential Knowledge and confidence in interpreting catering/service data and using it to make decisions/recommendations Knowledge of how to advantageously use social media Diploma Level 2 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Experience of supervising others Experience and knowledge of special dietary requirements/modified diets, advising on nutrition, hydration and dietary needs Previous responsibility for a budget and working within in. Experience working within a busy and fast paced kitchen environment Experience working in a café/restaurant Experience of stock ordering and management Knowledge of food hygiene and health and safety legislation and best practice Good standard of IT skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and bespoke systems – Desirable Level 3 Award in Managing Food Safety in Catering (or equivalent) Diploma Level 3 in Food Production/Catering (or equivalent) Working with older people or people living with disabilities, communication or memory difficulties Ability to communicate and present information to audiences with varied abilities clearly and with confidence Experience of managing or overseeing a hospitality/Front of House service Experience analysing EPOS sale data Demonstrable experience of business acumen, evidence of driving change and improvements Salary Ranges: £31,473.00 - £35,061.00 Time Type: Full time If you have any queries please email our Recruitment Team - recruitment@stmonicatrust.org.uk