Head of Culinary

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 £85,0005% pension contribution£3,000 car allowance28 days holiday + bank holidaysSenior leadership position with real influenceLong-term, stable career opportunityThe 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