Overview
We’re recruiting a Head of Culinary to lead and elevate food, service and guest experience across a growing healthcare group in the East of England.
This is not just a food role, it is a highly visible, people-first leadership position where hospitality sits at the very heart of daily life. The Head of Culinary will shape dining culture, inspire teams and personally champion a warm, dignified and genuinely enjoyable experience for every resident, family member and visitor.
If you are a senior culinary leader who believes food is emotion, connection and care, and you thrive in multi-site environments where standards, people and presence matter. this is a rare opportunity to build something truly meaningful!
The offer
- Salary up to £85,000
- 5% pension contribution
- £3,000 car allowance
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Senior leadership position with real influence
- Long-term, stable career opportunity
- The chance to shape hospitality at board level
The operation
- Multi-site care home portfolio across the East of England.
- Restaurant-quality, resident-focused dining environments.
- Consistent, seasonal menus delivered with quality and warmth.
- Strong on-site Head Chefs and kitchen teams ready for leadership and development.
- Clear ambition to deliver a true 5-star hospitality culture.
The role
- Lead culinary and hospitality strategy across all homes, driving exceptional food quality and a true 5-star service culture.
- Be highly visible at mealtimes, building meaningful relationships with residents, families and teams to ensure dining is personal, dignified and engaging.
- Oversee nutrition, menus, suppliers and compliance, delivering nourishing, resident-focused food with strong governance.
- Inspire and develop Head Chefs and teams, creating warm, hospitality-led dining experiences that enhance everyday life.
- Inspire, develop and retain a motivated kitchen team.
The Head of Culinary
- Proven senior multi-site and hospitality catering culinary leadership experience.
- Deep understanding of hospitality-led environments where guest interaction is essential.
- Reliable, consistent and committed to long-term roles.
If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com
Job Tenure: Permanent
