Head of Hospitality

Be part of creating something extraordinary from day one. Lead the hospitality team at our brand-new, purpose-built care home where you'll shape exceptional dining experiences and build your team from the ground up.

About Kings Hill Care Home
Kings Hill Care Home is a brand-new, purpose-built care facility set in one of Kent's most thoughtfully designed modern villages. Opening in Spring 2026, the home has been created from the ground up to support 78 residents with a wide range of needs, including residential, dementia, nursing and respite care.

Situated in the heart of Kings Hill—a thriving community known for its green spaces, safe walkways and strong neighbourhood spirit—the home will be woven into village life. Light, bright and welcoming, the building has been designed to maximise natural light and views of the beautifully landscaped gardens.

What you'll be doing
You'll lead our hospitality team to create smooth, efficient dining experiences for residents. This includes managing dining room preparation, ensuring timely meal service, and maintaining exceptional cleanliness standards.

Deliver high standards of hospitality service and support visitors
Communicate resident requirements to the Chef
Follow cleaning schedules and HACCP procedures
Complete all required records, reports and HACCP paperwork
Manage, allocate duties and supervise the hospitality team
Coach staff and participate in their ongoing development
Participate in activities organised in the home
Skills and experience required
Dining or Restaurant Supervisor experience is essential
Previous experience working in a care setting is desirable
Ability to effectively communicate with other members of the team is essential
Participation in activities organised in the Home is essential
The Benefits
Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
5.6 weeks' annual leave per annum
Paid DBS and uniform provided
Paid training and excellent induction programme
Refer a friend referral scheme
Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
Cycle to work scheme and wellbeing programmes
Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets
Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
Pension scheme and EarlyPay access
About Lovett Care
At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall.

This position is subject to a DBS check

Ready to lead hospitality at this exciting new care home and make a real difference from opening day? Apply now to join our founding team.