Head Chef – Leicester

A head chef role in Leicester involves overseeing kitchen operations at a luxury care home opening in 2026, ensuring high-end, visually appealing meals using fresh and locally sourced ingredients. The position includes managing a team of kitchen staff, maintaining hygiene and safety standards, and ensuring compliance with health legislation. The chef will establish and adapt menus based on residents' preferences, cater for individual diets, and support social events to meet nutritional needs. Responsibilities also include monitoring supplier performance, managing stock control to minimise waste, and addressing any catering service complaints. The role requires relevant catering qualifications, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and soft skills such as leadership and organisation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with management to deliver excellent food services within a residential care environment.