Head chef Work, Jobs in Aylesford, Kent (with Salaries)

Head Chef
Retirement Villages Group —West Malling
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
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3d
Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Sittingbourne
- £19 an hour
- Weekends only
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Chef Manager - LR/436
Olive Catering Services Ltd —Chatham
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef
Greene King Pubs —Larkfield
- £31,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Kitchen experience
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
12d
Head Chef
Beefeater —Maidstone
- Up to £14.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
HandPickedHotels —Fawkham
- £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Head Chef
Mereworth Winery —Maidstone
- £33,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Free parking
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Head Chef
The George & Dragon, Westerham —Westerham
- £45,560 - £55,154 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Hallmark Care Homes —Billericay
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Head Chef
David Lloyd Clubs —London
- Employee discount
10d
Executive Head Chef - Croydon
Chartwells —Croydon
- £55,000 a year
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Experienced Head Chef
Hamstreet Garden Centre —Ashford
- From £31,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- In-person
- Free parking
- Store discount
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3d
Head Chef
Greensleeves Care —Seal
- £17.48 an hour
- Overtime
- Serving
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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1d
Head Chef
Bella Mia Ristorante e Pizzeria —Maidstone
- From £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
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Head Chef
Crow & Gate —Crowborough
- Up to £38,500 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Horder Healthcare —Crowborough
- Up to £33,891 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Supervising experience
- Leadership
8d
Head Chef
Darby Digger —Wickford
- Up to £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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12d
Head Chef
White Hart —Benfleet
- Up to £37,500 a year
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head Chef - LR/373
Olive Catering Services Ltd —London
- From £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Customer service
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Head Cook
Royal Naval Benevolent Trust —Gillingham
- £17.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Cooking
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Head Chef

Retirement Villages Group -
West Malling

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Job details

Full-time
3 days ago

Qualifications

Hospitality
Cooking
Catering
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
Kitchen management
Level 3 in Professional Cookery
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

We’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to help launch our brand-new restaurant Yarrow at The Willowbury Retirement Village in West Malling. This is a rare opportunity to shape the food offering from day one and play a key role in creating a dining experience residents will genuinely look forward to every day.

As Head Chef, you’ll oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation - from seasonal menu creation and hospitality events to team leadership, food safety, and commercial performance - delivering restaurant-quality dining within a state-of-the-art retirement community.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Leadership & Menu Development

Create fresh, seasonal, and nutritious menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
Champion locally sourced ingredients and high-quality produce wherever possible
Lead catering for special events, private dining, and village hospitality functions
Maintain accurate recipe, allergen, and menu data within procurement and EPoS systems

Kitchen Operations & Commercial Management

Lead and inspire the kitchen team, managing rotas, performance, and day-to-day operations
Manage stock control, ordering, and monthly stocktakes effectively
Deliver strong food margins while maintaining exceptional quality standards
Drive operational efficiency and cost-effective procurement practices

Food Safety & Compliance

Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and kitchen compliance
Conduct daily kitchen and dining area checks to ensure consistency and cleanliness
Ensure equipment maintenance, audits, and compliance records are fully up to date

Team Development & Culture

Build a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen culture
Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of kitchen staff
Create Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and training opportunities for the team

Resident Experience

Engage regularly with residents to gather feedback and continuously enhance the dining experience
Help create a warm, welcoming restaurant atmosphere that reflects the community spirit of the village

About YouEssential

Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent)
Previous experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef within a quality-led environment
Passion for delivering high-quality, fresh food
Proven experience managing teams, budgets, and kitchen operations
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Understanding of the nutritional and dietary needs of older adults
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

Desirable

Experience within hospitality, care, or retirement living environments
Experience with event catering and hospitality functions
Knowledge of kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office

Our Values

Age Well – Supporting people to live life to the fullest
Community – Creating meaningful connections every day
Keep Improving – Continuously learning and evolving
Planet Positive – Acting responsibly for our environment
One Team – Working together with trust and respect

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Brand-new kitchen and restaurant facilities
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
The opportunity to shape and grow a flagship restaurant from launch

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