Executive Chef

Canlis; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Bath seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead its kitchen and set a culinary agenda. The role requires a skilled chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards, passionate about creating memorable dining experiences while mentoring a team. Located in a historic Georgian manor, the hotel offers a unique culinary journey amidst local produce and regional suppliers.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

Discounts across hotels

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals during shifts

Opportunities for learning and development

Milestone rewards

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate and dedicated, capable of coaching and mentoring.
• Hands-on during key times, pushing culinary boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Set culinary agenda and ensure exceptional food experiences.
• Grow and develop culinary offerings from breakfast to special occasions.
• Collaborate with senior management to shape guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Coaching

Passion for Cooking

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 hallmarks of their operation. Being exceptional hoteliers has been central to their success, creating a thriving 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 position as one of the best in Bath, with kitchens and restaurants that have showcased excellence nationally and internationally for decades. This is a rare chance to be the custodian of The Bath Priory's next culinary journey.

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

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

Here are some key points about the role:

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the incoming Executive Chef will set the culinary agenda for the hotel and ensure guests have an exceptional food experience, whether fireside feasts or celebratory dining.
• We aim to grow and develop our culinary offerings from breakfast to afternoon tea and special occasions, ensuring flavor and fun are always present.
• The focus is on quality food and memorable experiences, cooking for up to 50 guests in 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.

A little more about our location:

• Bath is a 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, with Bristol Airport about an hour away, and proximity to the M4 motorway.

The ideal candidate:

• Experienced and highly skilled chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable of coaching and mentoring their team.
• Loves to cook, be hands-on during key times, and continually push culinary boundaries.
• A team player and leader, collaborating with senior management to shape the guest experience.
• Keen to engage with the local community, including colleges and food shows.

Additional Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox.
• Discounts across our hotels, including 25% off food & beverage and staff rates at £25 B&B.
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Free meals during shifts.
• Opportunities for learning, development, and internal promotion, including to General Manager roles.
• Milestone rewards such as champagne, afternoon tea, dinner, longer stays, extra days off, and personalized gifts.