Job Advert
Job Title: Executive Chef
Reports To: Hotel General Manager
Department: Food and Beverage
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Are you ready to lead the culinary direction of one of the Lake District's most distinctive holiday estates?
We're searching for an Executive Chef to shape the food experience across our modern brasserie restaurant, spa deli café, and grab-and-go outlet. This is a rare opportunity to combine creative freedom, commercial leadership, and team development in a role that balances luxury with approachability, and sustainability with profitability.
About Us
Our estate welcomes a diverse mix of leisure and corporate guests, spa seekers, and outdoor adventurers.
Our restaurant delivers "fun dining" with a modern brasserie twist, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
The spa deli café offers nutritious, elegant dishes for guests seeking wellness and indulgence.
The grab-and-go café fuels hikers, swimmers, and explorers with fresh, energising options.
Your Role
As Executive Chef, you'll:
* Lead menu development across all outlets, with a focus on seasonality, sustainability, and innovation
* Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction
* Collaborate with FOH, marketing, and senior leadership to elevate the F&B experience
* Drive profitability through smart costing, labour management, and upselling strategies
* Inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team through training, coaching, and accountability
* Champion food safety, compliance, and operational excellence
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience as an Executive Chef or Senior Head Chef in a multi-outlet or luxury environment
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance creativity with cost control
* Passion for local sourcing, sustainability, and culinary innovation
* Inspirational leadership style with a commitment to team development
* Excellent understanding of food safety, allergen management, and compliance standards
Langdale Estate Little Extras
* Be our guest with a yearly complimentary stay in our Langdale hotel, B&B rate for one night.
* Get fit for free with complimentary access to our Fitness and Leisure Facilities.
* Get fed for free with meals available in our staff canteen.
* Get recognised with a chance to win cash prizes through Guest Nominations and for colleagues voting you a Langdale Superstar.
* Get a bonus of up to £300.00 with our Refer a Friend scheme.
* Get Support with access to our confidential and impartial Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supported by our team of trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Get it for less with staff discounts in Wainwrights Inn, Brimstone Spa, Brimstone Hotel, and Stove Restaurant alongside external Discounts such as Kendal Physio, Windermere Cruises, and B&Q Trade.
* Get Security after 6 months service you will gain enhanced Sick Pay and Life Cover up to twice your salary.