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Job Title


Head of Culinary


Company : COREcruitment Ltd


Location : Cambridge, England


Created : 2026-03-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description Were recruiting a Head of Culinary & Hospitality to lead and elevate food and service standards across a group of exceptional care homes in the East of England.This is a highly visible, client-facing leadership role where hospitality truly sits at the heart of the operation. You will champion restaurant-quality dining, create memorable experiences for residents and families, and ensure every meal service delivers genuine 5-star hospitality.This role goes beyond kitchens. It requires someone who lives and breathes hospitality, is confident interacting with residents, families and leadership teams, and is passionate about creating a culture where food, service and experience are inseparable.You will work closely with talented on-site Head Chefs and hospitality teams, driving standards, developing people and ensuring food and service consistently exceed expectations across multiple homes.The offerSalary up to 80,0003,000 car allowance5% pension contribution28 days holiday + bank holidaysSenior leadership position with real impactLong-term career growth within a highly respected operatorThe roleLead culinary and hospitality operations across multiple care homes.Be a visible, client-facing leader during mealtimes and resident events.Drive consistent 5-star dining experiences for residents and families.Develop, coach and mentor Head Chefs and kitchen teams.Oversee menus, nutrition, suppliers and food quality across the group.Build a culture where hospitality and service are as important as the food.Travel regularly between homes with occasional weekend presence where needed.The foodRestaurant-quality food within a luxury care environment.Resident-focused menus built around nutrition, comfort and experience.Caf-style daytime offer and daily afternoon tea service in every home.Consistent, high-quality menus delivered across all sites.The Head of Culinary & HospitalityProven multi-site culinary leadership experienceDeep understanding of hospitality-led dining environmentsExcellent commitment and longevity within previous roles.If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to yasmin at COREcruitment dot com