Head Chef

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About Loveday
Loveday is the UKs 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.
Location - Esher, KT10 9JH
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
Employee Referral Scheme
Scope of Role
The Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen department to deliver a five-star dining experience that meets the diverse nutritional and clinical needs of our members. You will oversee menu design, food safety, and team management, ensuring that "outstanding dining" remains a cornerstone of the Loveday member experience.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Culinary Excellence: Design and deliver seasonal, high-quality menus that reflect luxury hospitality standards.
Clinical Nutrition: Collaborate with clinical teams to ensure menus cater to specific dietary requirements, including modified textures (IDDSI) and fortifying diets.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain rigorous Food Safety and Health & Safety standards in accordance with UK legislation and CQC regulations.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and train the kitchen team to maintain "uncompromising excellence" in service delivery.
Menu and food consistency, maintain food presentation and quality Standards set out by the Group Executive chef, feedback any complaints or concerns raised by members and work with executive chef to develop future menus and raise the standards across the residence.
Nutritional Management: Work closely with the Deputy General Manager and Manager to ensure all members' nutritional and hydration needs are met as per their Personal Care Plans.
Food Safety (HACCP): Implement and oversee a robust Food Safety Management System, ensuring all records for temperature control and allergens are accurate.
Financial Control: Manage the catering budget, including food procurement, stock control, and waste management, without compromising quality.
Staff Training: Oversee the induction and ongoing training of kitchen staff, ensuring they meet Loveday's high standards of hospitality.
Member Engagement: Regularly interact with members and their families to gather feedback on the dining service and adjust menus accordingly.
Infection Control: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the kitchen area, supporting broader infection control measures.
Meet with members and Heads of Departments to discuss and agree catering functions across the home, and to address special needs or dietary requirements of members. This must include knowledge of cultural and religious preferences.
Comply with audit and member feedback systems to monitor the quality of menus and catering, providing the Group Executive Chef with the required management and departmental reports.
Requirements and Person Specification
Qualifications: Professional culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3 in Professional Cookery) and a Level 3 or 4 Award in Food Safety are essential.
Experience: Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a luxury hotel, fine-dining restaurant, or high-end senior living environment.
Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the CQC Fundamental Standards related to nutrition and hydration (Regulation 14).
Compliance: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is mandatory for this role.
Skills: Strong leadership, budget management, and a passion for "person-centred" service delivery.
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.

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Job Type:
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