Exec Head Chef

Executive Chef - Luxury Hotel - 3 AA Rosette Ambition
* A salary of Circa £70'000
* Service charge
* Bonus
* On site parking
* An opportunity to make a mark

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Executive Chef to join a luxury hotel with ambitious plans to further elevate its food offering and achieve 3 AA Rosettes.
We are looking for a talented and driven Executive Chef who combines genuine culinary flair with the leadership and commercial skills required to run a successful luxury hotel kitchen.
As Executive Chef, you will have the opportunity to shape the culinary direction of the property, developing menus that showcase outstanding seasonal produce, creativity and consistency while building a kitchen brigade capable of delivering at 3 AA Rosette level.

The Role
As Executive Chef, you will take complete responsibility for the culinary operation, including:
* Creating and developing an ambitious food concept capable of achieving 3 AA Rosettes
* Leading, developing and inspiring the kitchen brigade
* Delivering consistently high standards across the hotel's restaurant, private dining, events and other F&B outlets
* Developing seasonal menus with a strong emphasis on quality British produce and provenance
* Recruiting and retaining a talented kitchen team
* Managing food costs, GP, labour and kitchen profitability
* Building excellent relationships with suppliers and sourcing exceptional ingredients
* Working closely with the General Manager and senior leadership team to develop the hotel's overall F&B proposition
* Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, kitchen organisation and consistency

The Candidate
We are looking for an Executive Chef with a strong luxury hotel or quality restaurant background.
You will ideally already have experience working within a 3 AA Rosette kitchen, or be an experienced Executive Chef / Head Chef operating successfully at strong 2 AA Rosette level and ready to take the next step.

You should be able to demonstrate:
* A genuine passion for modern, ingredient-led cooking
* Previous experience within a luxury hotel or high-quality restaurant environment
* Strong knowledge of AA Rosette standards
* The ability to develop and mentor chefs rather than simply manage them
* Excellent kitchen financial and commercial management
* A stable career history within quality operations
* The personality and ambition to put your own stamp on the food offering

This is not simply about maintaining an existing operation. The hotel wants an Executive Chef who can drive the food forward, develop a talented brigade and play a major part in establishing the property as a recognised dining destination.
For an ambitious Executive Chef looking for a role where they can genuinely influence the culinary direction of a luxury hotel and work towards 3 AA Rosettes, this represents an outstanding career opportunity.
Apply now in complete confidence for further details.