Executive Chef

Relais & Châteaux - Italia / Italy; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa in Bath is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead its kitchen. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to shape the culinary direction of the hotel, known for its Michelin star-quality cuisine and commitment to excellence. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of achieving high culinary standards, coaching teams, and engaging with the local community. Competitive salary and numerous benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

Discounts across hotels

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline

Free meals on duty

Comprehensive development pathways

Milestone rewards

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate, dedicated, and capable of coaching a team.
• Hands-on leadership during key service times.

Responsibilities

• Set culinary direction for the hotel, ensuring exceptional food experiences.
• Enhance culinary offerings from breakfast to celebratory meals.
• Prepare up to 50 covers in dining rooms and 75 in casual settings.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Coaching

Community Engagement

Job description

Company Description

The Brownsword Group has created arguably the most iconic collection of historic countryside and city centre hotels, all wonderful properties set within beautiful grounds and cities, each with its own stories to share. Generosity, quality, and welcoming hospitality are the core values. Being exceptional hoteliers has been central to their success, creating a distinguished hospitality business.

Job Description

The Opportunity

A unique opportunity has arisen to lead The Bath Priory's kitchen as Executive Head Chef.

The renowned 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa has maintained its reputation and is recognized as one of the best in Bath. Its kitchens and restaurants have consistently showcased excellence nationally and internationally. This role offers a rare chance to be the custodian of The Bath Priory's next culinary chapter.

We seek an outstanding leader, an inspirational figure and culinary expert who has achieved 4 to 5 AA Rosettes, with Michelin star-quality cuisine, and the ability to coach and develop others to achieve the same.

The hotel & Spa features a high-quality restaurant, a unique L’Occitane Spa (the only one in the UK), and is a member of Relais & Châteaux. It offers development opportunities and exclusive experiences.

Key points about the role:

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the Executive Chef will set the culinary direction for the hotel, ensuring guests enjoy an exceptional food experience, whether fireside dining or celebrating in the restaurant.
• We aim to enhance our culinary offerings from breakfast to afternoon tea and celebratory meals, emphasizing flavor and enjoyment.
• The focus is on quality food and memorable experiences, preparing up to 50 covers in our dining rooms and up to 75 in casual settings (outdoor terrace and indoor casual restaurant).
• Located in the beautiful City of Bath, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the Great Spa town of Europe, surrounded by local produce, regional suppliers, and our own kitchen garden.

About Bath:

• Bath is a historic city in Somerset, England, famous for its Roman-built baths, situated in the River Avon valley, 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol.
• The hotel is housed in a grand 1835 Georgian manor on 4 acres of gardens, 2 miles from the Roman Baths and 3 miles from the city center.
• Bath has excellent transport links, including Bath Spa train station on the main line between Bristol and London, and Bristol Airport about an hour away, with proximity to the M4 motorway.

Ideal candidate profile:

• An experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable of coaching and mentoring a team.
• A love for cooking, hands-on leadership during key service times, and continuous food development.
• A team player and leader, willing to collaborate with senior management to enhance guest experience.
• Keen to engage with the local community, including colleges and food events.

Additional benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox.
• Discounts across our hotels, including 25% off food & beverage and staff rates from £25 B&B per person.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Free meals on duty.
• Comprehensive development pathways and internal promotion opportunities.
• Milestone rewards such as gifts, hotel stays, and extra days off.