Head Chef – Harpenden │ £43,000 with excellent benefits
A rare opportunity for a high-end Head Chef to bring fine dining standards into a premium care home that is opening in March 2026 in Harpenden.
We’re recruiting a passionate Head Chef for a luxury care setting, offering the chance to combine culinary excellence with genuine work-life balance. This role suits a Head Chef who enjoys leading both kitchen and front-of-house operations while delivering outstanding dining experiences in a refined, resident-focused environment.
Why apply / What’s in it for you?
- A competitive salary of £43,000
- One free meal per shift
- Enhanced Bank Holiday pay
- Increased annual leave with additional entitlement after long service
- Cycle to Work scheme to support your wellbeing and commute
- An extra day off to celebrate milestone birthdays
- Company sick pay above statutory entitlement (subject to service)
- Refer a Friend scheme for permanent roles (T&Cs apply)
- Ongoing recognition, staff appreciation initiatives, and long service awards
As Head Chef, you’ll be responsible for leading a high-performing hospitality operation, including:
- Delivering exceptional food quality inspired by fine dining standards
- Managing both kitchen and front-of-house service operations
- Creating menus that meet therapeutic and dietary requirements
- Leading, motivating, and developing your team to maintain high standards
- Overseeing recruitment, induction, and ongoing training
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, hygiene, and service excellence
What we’re looking for:
- A background in Rosette, Michelin, fine dining, or high-end care environments
- Proven experience operating as a Chef Manager or senior Chef
- Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets and quality-led service delivery
- Impeccable leadership, management, and communication skills
- Experience recruiting, inducting, and training your own team
Closing paragraph
If you’re an experienced Head Chef in Harpenden looking to apply fine dining expertise in a rewarding and stable setting, this could be the perfect next step. Apply now to progress your career in Harpenden.
Job Number │ 934839 /INDCATERING
Location │ Harpenden
Role │ Head Chef
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
