Overview
Ansty Hall Hotel, Ansty, Coventry • Full Time • Competitive Salary plus fantastic benefits • Closing Date: 03rd October 2025
In a Nutshell
A rare opportunity has arisen, we’re actively seeking a passionate and creative Executive Chef to manage and oversee the kitchen here at Ansty Hall Hotel. Menu development will be an important part of this role so a thorough understanding and passion for food and flavours is a must. A key eye for local and current food trends will be integral to this role alongside leading and inspiring the kitchen teams with a culture that delivers an amazing guest experience.
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Our successful Executive Chef will be responsible for:
* Ensuring all produce is purchased within company guidelines and that stock is controlled to the agreed standards maintaining GP margins within agreed budget.
* To ensure the kitchen is manned efficiently at all times and that weekly rotas are written according to business needs and that staff are trained in all aspects of each kitchen section ensuring flexibility.
* To be responsible for the daily control of the kitchens ensuring that all food is produced and presented to the highest standards at all times.
* To ensure that menus are updated regularly and that the use of Food Heroes, seasonality and local produce is maximised.
* To constantly keep up to date with current trends in food and cuisine ensuring that the offering is always at the forefront of the trends.
* To manage the Kitchen team ensuring appraisals and job chats are conducted regularly and within the Company standards.
* To ensure that all of the Kitchen team attend regular training and development activities and that individuals receive the training relevant to them.
* To work closely with the HR department in recruitment and retention, career progression and planning, for the Department and within Company standards at all times.
* To assist in raising the profile of the cuisine within the hotel restaurants locally and nationally, and to attend any PR opportunities that might occur with the General Manager's consent.
* To foster good relationships with local schools and colleges raising the profile of the hospitality industry as a career, and promoting employment opportunities with Exclusive Hotels.
* To show due diligence and to ensure that the department has outstanding and consistent hygiene practices and that the department adheres to cleaning rotas and standard procedures.
* To cater for Private Events in the hotel as required.
* To assist the Kitchen Brigade in any other areas as and when required.
Take a look at the incredible range of benefits you can enjoy when you join the Exclusive team and how you can be rewarded and recognised for doing a fantastic job!
Requirements
* Experience managing a kitchen team and operations to deliver high standards.
* Strong understanding of menu development, seasonal/local produce, and food trends.
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