Head Chef
Retirement Villages Group • West Malling, England • Posted June 15, 2026
Position Overview
We’re looking for an exceptional Head Chef to help launch our brand-new restaurant Yarrow at The Willowbury Retirement Village in West Malling. This is a rare opportunity to shape the food offering from day one and play a key role in creating a dining experience residents will genuinely look forward to every day.
As Head Chef, you’ll oversee all aspects of the kitchen operation - from seasonal menu creation and hospitality events to team leadership, food safety, and commercial performance - delivering restaurant-quality dining within a state-of-the-art retirement community. This is a full time role working 5 days over 7 - flexibility will be required as some shifts will be to cover evenings and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Menu Development
- Create fresh, seasonal, and nutritious menus tailored to residents’ tastes and dietary needs
- Champion locally sourced ingredients and high-quality produce wherever possible