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We’re looking for a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead and inspire kitchen teams in our premium inn. In this role you will oversee, lead and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring all food is consistently prepared and presented to the highest standards. You will lead from the front and support the kitchen team and front of house teams to deliver exceptional quality and service, maintaining full compliance with company procedures while driving performance to exceed guest expectations and meet business KPI metrics.
Job Responsibility:
Leadership in Service – leading the kitchen team from the front during service, running shifts with a hands-on approach
Operational Planning – developing and delivering meaningful operational plans for the kitchen
Team Culture & Engagement – fostering an environment where the kitchen team feel engaged, supported, and constructively challenged
Menu Innovation & Quality – designing menus that exceed guest expectations
Health, Safety & Allergen Compliance – taking charge of all kitchen health, safety, and food hygiene standards
Recruitment & Development – taking the lead role in selecting candidates
Profitability & Cost Control – taking full responsibility for kitchen profitability
Supplier Management – working with the General Manager and Head of Food to approve and negotiate with local suppliers
Communication & Engagement – communicating all aspects of provenance, allergens, nutrition, and other distinctive product information to all Team members
Operational Efficiency & Performance Monitoring – keeping the kitchen running like clockwork
Requirements:
Proven leader with experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar environment for at least 3 years
Skilled in delivering to 2–3 rosette standard
Passionate about food, driven by delivering fantastic food
Detail-oriented, solution-focused
Able to demonstrate first class customer care
Strong organisational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
Ideally Food Safety Level 3 qualified or equivalent (or willingness to achieve)
Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
What we offer:
Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
Health cash plan
High Street discounts
Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Apprenticeships available
Life assurance
Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family