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