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