Description
Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Kensington
About Loveday
Loveday is the UK’s leading provider of luxury senior living
and care. We are proud to combine world-class hospitality with exceptional
clinical expertise, creating residences that not only feel like five-star
hotels but also deliver truly personalised support. Our residences in
Kensington, Belgravia, Abbey Road and Esher are designed with elegance, comfort
and dignity at their core. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure
our members enjoy outstanding dining, bespoke lifestyle experiences and the
highest standards of care, whether they are living with us permanently, staying
for recovery or respite, or joining as Day Club members. What makes Loveday
unique is our commitment to both excellence and innovation. We continually
invest in our people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark
in luxury senior living. Joining Loveday means becoming part of a dedicated,
professional and passionate team who share the same goal, to deliver the very
best in care and hospitality for our members and their families.
Head Chef at Loveday Kensington (luxury senior
living) manages all kitchen operations, creating menus for residents,
controlling costs, overseeing food prep, ensuring top-tier service (like fine
dining), leading the kitchen team, maintaining hygiene/safety, and liaising
with staff/members for dietary needs, focusing on dignity, quality, and
personalized, healthy meals within a unique luxury setting.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
* Menu
& Food Quality: Develop menus, oversee food preparation, ensure
high standards, and cater to special/dietary needs (cultural, religious,
health).
* Kitchen
Management : Manage inventory, order supplies, control stock,
minimize waste, and ensure equipment maintenance.
* Team
Leadership: Manage, train, and motivate kitchen staff; conduct
supervisions and performance reviews.
* Member
Focus: Engage with residents to understand preferences, address
concerns, and provide exceptional dining experiences, promoting health and
happiness.
* Operational
Standards: Maintain strict food safety, hygiene, and quality
standards, complying with audits.
* Collaboration: Work
with Front of House and other departments for seamless service
delivery.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Experience
in fine dining and luxury hospitality.
* Strong
leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
* High
attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
* Positive
attitude, hardworking, and physically capable.
Why Work at Loveday?
* Unique
luxury senior living environment.
* Focus
on making a difference in residents' lives.
* Training,
health benefits, and career progression opportunities.
Rewards Package
* Paid
breaks
* Company
pension plan
* Health
Care Cash Plan
* Access
to Wagestream platform
* Access
to Perkbox, discounts platform
* Opportunities
for Training & Development
* Access
to our Employee Assistance Programme
* Discretionary
bonus
* Employee
Recognition Programmes
* Death
in Service benefit
* Scope
for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care
Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in
London.
* Employee
Referral Scheme
Eligibility
In line with the requirements of the Asylum &
Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work
in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application.
Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of
the recruitment process.
Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and
positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible
candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender
reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business
needs, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual,
hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent
communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is
ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility