Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and seasonally update menus that balance creativity, guest appeal, operational efficiency, and margin targets.
* Champion provenance, sustainability, and trend-led concepts while maintaining brand consistency.
* Lead full kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in quality, speed, and consistency across all outlets.
* Collaborate closely with the Group Executive Chef, General Manager, and F & B teams to align culinary strategy with brand standards.
* Own food cost %, GP, labour %, stock control, ordering, recipe management, and wastage reduction.
* Engineer menus and commercial initiatives that drive revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
* Deliver end-to-end culinary excellence for weddings, conferences, corporate events, golf days, and seasonal activations.
* Build and inspire a high-performing kitchen team with strong culture, training, development, and succession planning.
* Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, allergen management, and internal audit standards.
* Champion sustainability through local sourcing, seasonal menus, waste reduction, and energy-aware production.
Qualifications
* Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef within a luxury 4- or 5-star hotel environment.
* Strong financial acumen and experience managing budgets, KPIs, and cost controls.
* Expertise in menu development, food trends, and concept creation.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
* Formal culinary training and food safety certification.
* A growth mindset, adaptability, and a passion for continuous improvement.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* A creative, analytical approach to problem-solving and decision making.
Benefits
* 35 days holiday.
* Training and development from day one.
* Employee events and celebrations.
* Access to our interactive employee communication app.
* Healthy meals while on duty.
* External Employee Assistance Programme.
* Financial Wellbeing App with early pay access.
* Pension contribution.
* Access to “Treat Yourself Here” discounts and wellbeing platform.
* Participation in employee recognition schemes.
* Long-service recognition.
* Complimentary overnight stay and dinner for two on passing probation and on each annual anniversary.
* 50% discount in our restaurants and restaurants.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Discounted room rates for you, friends, and family.
* Spa treatment and product discounts.
* Life Assurance.
Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. Candidates with existing Skilled Worker status granted before 22 July 2025 may still qualify.
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