Stanley House Hotel & Spa – Mellor, Lancashire
Stanley House Hotel & Spa is an award-winning boutique
hotel set in 54 acres of stunning Ribble Valley countryside. With 30
exceptional bedrooms, high-end dining, weddings, events, and a world-class spa,
it’s a unique environment to lead a top-tier culinary operation.
Join Us at an Exciting Time
We’re investing in our culinary offer, with a kitchen
refurbishment planned for the new year, and we’ve introduced a new 4-day
working week (40 hours per week) for the kitchen brigade, to support
balance and attract top talent.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to
oversee the entire kitchen operation, reporting directly to the General
Manager. This senior role requires a strong background in hotel or high-volume
banqueting kitchens, excellent leadership skills, and a proven ability to
manage complex culinary operations.
While the kitchen team will benefit from a new 4-day
working week, this role will remain full-time, providing the leadership,
vision, and oversight needed to deliver an exceptional food offering across all
outlets.
What You’ll Do
* Lead
and inspire a multifaceted kitchen brigade, ensuring excellence in food
quality, presentation, and service
* Overall
responsibility for kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control,
GP management, and compliance with all health, safety, and hygiene
standards
* Manage
payroll, rota planning, and training for the entire kitchen team
* Oversee
high-volume conferences, banquets, and events, ensuring smooth execution
and guest satisfaction
* Collaborate
with the General Manager, Group F&B Development Manager, and other
departments to maintain operational efficiency and drive menu innovation
* Monitor
KPIs, menu profitability, and brand standards to ensure continuous
improvement
* Act
as the key representative for the kitchen during audits, including
Environmental Health and branded quality inspections
What You’ll Get
* Competitive
salary + Bonus Scheme
* Discounts
on stays and Food & Beverage across leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio of
hotels
* Learning
& professional development opportunities
* 24/7
Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced
annual and family leave
* £500
service bonus for every 5 years service
* Team
Member of the Month/Year awards
* Uniform
provided
* Additional
pension contributions
This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY who is a hotel
management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do:
be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels. Our vision is to be
a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in
delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.
#BeExcellent #BeHuman #HaveIntegrity