An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Executive Head Chef to join our truly talented team and lead the opening team of Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath.
Set on the banks of the River Avon in the beautiful Roman city of Bath this is an amazing opportunity to represent Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global in this licensed brand partnership with Axiom Hospitality at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath.
We are looking for an Executive Head Chef who is passionate about delivering the highest levels of service at Gordon Ramsay's Bread Steet Kitchen & Bar. You will be responsible for managing the kitchen team and back‑of‑house F&B spaces, as well as menu development while driving the business to achieve the budgeted KPI’s.
Benefits
* Worldwide employee discount at Hilton Hotels through Go Hilton program
* Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B
* 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days
* Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal
* Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your mental health and wellbeing
* Use of Stream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
* Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service
* A growing team with great training, progression and promotion opportunities
* Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member (not for a department you manage)
* Free meals whilst on shift
* Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20‑year rewards and more
As Executive Head Chef you are responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operation of the kitchen whilst achieving company objectives in regard to sales targets, cost control and employee retention.
The Executive Head Chef is responsible for leading the kitchen operation, ensuring the consistent delivery of high‑quality dishes & food that meets the Axiom & Gordon Ramsay Restaurants standards and guest expectations.
The role oversees food preparation and presentation while maintaining strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and cost control requirements.
The Executive Head Chef provides leadership, training and supervision to the kitchen team, fostering a productive and professional environment. The position plays a key role in driving culinary excellence, operational efficiency and overall guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure the kitchen is managed efficiently on a daily basis while supervising service and ensuring the food is compliant with restaurant standards
* Lead, inspire and motivate the team to achieve agreed goals and objectives
* Develop the kitchen brigade through the use of the company’s learning and development programme, on‑the‑job chats and employee appraisals
* Support the management team to ensure targets are met with labour and food costs
* Ensure compliance with legal requirements under the H&S Act 1974 and Food Hygiene
Core Skills and Experience
* Experience as an Exec/Head Chef in a premium high‑volume quality restaurant environment
* Be uncompromising in achieving company standards & Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global standards
* Plan effectively for future business needs
* Quickly build rapport with team and guests
* Communicate relevant business information regularly, efficiently and concisely to the team
* Proven experience in busy, fast‑paced service environments
* Ability to manage large order volumes without compromising quality
* Strong time management and multitasking during peak service
* Experience streamlining kitchen workflows for efficiency
* Experience managing sous chefs, line cooks and kitchen porters
Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and the team at DoubleTree by Hilton Bath in this licensed brand partnership with Gordon Ramsay Restaurants Global
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