head chef Work, Jobs in goudhurst (with Salaries)

Head Chef
Retirement Villages Group —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Microsoft Office
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BaxterStorey —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- No weekends
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
BaxterStorey UK —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Mereworth Winery —Maidstone
- £33,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Restaurant management
- Cooking
- Free parking
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Senior Sous Chef/Head Chef
Portrait Kitchen and Bar —Sevenoaks District
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- In-person
- Leadership
- Employee stock purchase plan
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Head Chef
HandPickedHotels —Fawkham
- £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
12d
Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Sittingbourne
- £19 an hour
- Weekends only
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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Chef Manager
Elior UK —Hawkhurst
- £31,023.30 a year
- Full-time
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Chef Manager
Holroyd Howe —Tonbridge
- £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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The George & Dragon, Westerham —Westerham
- £45,560 - £55,154 a year
- Full-time
- Bar
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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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
Ashridge Court Care Centre —Bexhill
- £17.29 an hour
- Full-time
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Kitchen experience
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Chef Manager
Medirest —Maidstone
- £32,900 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Oceanview Pevensey Bay Limited —Pevensey
- £13.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Bakery
- In-person
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Chef Manager
Impact Food Group —Maidstone
- £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
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Head Chef | Eastbourne | Full time
Trafalgar Enterainment —Eastbourne
- £40,000 - £43,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Café
- Flexible schedule
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Chef Manager
Lexington Catering —Pembury
- £43,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Culinary experience
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Chef Manager
Anchor —East Grinstead
- £33,000 a year
- Cooking
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Chef Supervisor
OCS Group —Uckfield
- £14.50 - £15.00 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Cooking
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Chef
The Allotment —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Head Chef

Retirement Villages Group -
Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Job details

Full-time

Qualifications

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

Full job description

At Retirement Villages Group, we believe retirement living should be vibrant, connected, and full of opportunity. Paramount Place is our exciting new community in the heart of Tunbridge Wells - and at the centre of it will be Yarrow Restaurant, a stylish new dining destination open to both residents and the public.

We’re looking for a talented and ambitious Head Chef to lead Yarrow Restaurant from launch. This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new kitchen, develop a fresh and exciting menu concept, and build a restaurant culture focused on quality, hospitality, and community.

As Head Chef, you’ll oversee all kitchen operations - from menu creation and team leadership to events, food safety, and commercial performance - delivering an exceptional dining experience in a beautiful new setting.

Key ResponsibilitiesCulinary Leadership & Menu Development

Create seasonal, modern, and high-quality menus using fresh ingredients
Develop a dining offer that appeals to both residents and the wider public
Lead hospitality and event catering within the village
Maintain accurate recipe, allergen, and menu information within procurement and EPoS systems

Kitchen Operations & Commercial Management

Lead and inspire the kitchen team, setting high standards from day one
Manage rotas, ordering, stock control, and monthly stocktakes
Deliver strong food margins while maintaining exceptional quality
Support efficient and commercially successful kitchen operations

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and compliance
Conduct regular kitchen and dining area checks
Maintain audit records and equipment servicing schedules

Team Development & Culture

Build a positive, collaborative, and professional kitchen culture
Recruit, onboard, and develop kitchen team members
Support ongoing training and personal development plans

Guest & Resident Experience

Create a welcoming and memorable dining experience for residents and public guests alike
Engage with feedback to continuously evolve the offering and guest experience

About YouEssential

Level 3 Professional Cookery qualification (or equivalent)
Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality-led environment
Passion for fresh food and excellent hospitality
Strong leadership and kitchen management experience
Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and margins
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

Desirable

Experience in hospitality-led restaurant openings
Experience within retirement living, hotels, restaurants, or premium hospitality
Knowledge of kitchen management systems and Microsoft Office
Experience delivering events and function catering

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package
Brand-new restaurant and kitchen facilities
Learning and development opportunities
The opportunity to launch and shape an exciting new restaurant concept from the very beginning

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