Head chef Work, Jobs in Weymouth, Dor (with Salaries)

Head Chef
Kingsley Healthcare —Weymouth
- £16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head Chef
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- Full-time
- English
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef In Training
Harvester - Spyglass —Weymouth
- Up to £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- School
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Waterside Holiday Group —Weymouth
- £34,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Mentoring
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef Designate North Devon
Hall & Woodhouse Managed Houses —Blandford Forum
- Up to £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Chef Manager
Aspens —Beaminster
- £27,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Leadership
- School
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Roaming - Head Chef - Dorset
Care South —Poole
- Up to £16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Restaurant
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Chef Manager - Fixed Term Contract
Elior UK —Poole
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
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Kitchen Manager
Haven —Poole
- Weekend availability
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Head Chef

Kingsley Healthcare -
Weymouth

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£16 an hour

Benefits

Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral programme

Qualifications

Nutrition
Culinary experience
Care home
Cooking
Team management
NVQ
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

About the company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by carehome.co.uk, reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023).

If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role

As a Head Chef, you will play a crucial role in providing nutritious and well-balanced meals for residents while ensuring a high standard of culinary excellence. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen staff, overseeing food preparation, menu planning, and maintaining compliance with relevant health and safety regulations. In addition to cultivating a positive dining atmosphere for residents and catering to their special dietary requirements, this role encompasses crucial responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in staff training, ensuring a commitment to health and safety standards, and upholding a pristine and well-organised kitchen environment.

Reports to: Home Manager

Skills and attributes

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar setting.
Culinary degree or relevant certification.
Knowledge of nutrition, dietary needs, and food safety regulations.
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with other departments within the care home.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and work efficiently under pressure.
Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.
Ability to train and supervise kitchen staff.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Education and qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Catering or equivalent qualification, desirable.

What will you gain?

You will have the satisfaction of working with, and being supported by, an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes to help you at every step.

Weymouth Manor Care Home, Weymouth, Dorset
Pay:: £16 per hour
Type: Permanent
Shift: Days

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training programme.
Opportunities for career development and progression.
Employee Assistance Programme
Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
Loyalty Bonus: Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.
Refer a friend and receive a thank you gift of up to £500 *
We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
Your uniform will be provided – this is another cost that we think it’s essential that we cover for you.
Enhanced rates of pay for bank holidays
Paid breaks – we think it’s essential that all staff can take breaks without fear of losing money, so we pay for you to have a break during working hours.

Location

Set in the Dorset seaside town of Weymouth, Weymouth Manor is a purpose-built luxury care home offering nursing, residential, dementia and respite care. Residents appreciate its stunning bedrooms, designed to hotel standards, and beautiful living areas including a sky bar, garden room and library.

Radipole Lane, Weymouth, DT4 0TX

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