Executive Chef

Amberley Castle; Arundel; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in West Sussex is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead its culinary team. Responsibilities include setting the culinary agenda, developing the menu, and ensuring exceptional food experiences. Ideal candidates will have experience at the Michelin star level and a passion for local produce. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for career progress within the hotel group.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Service charge and tips

Management bonus scheme

Staff discounts

Employee support programs

Free meals on duty

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4-5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate about culinary excellence and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary agenda and develop the menu from breakfast to dinner.
• Ensure exceptional food experiences utilizing local produce.
• Lead the culinary team and engage with the local community.

Skills

Team leadership

Culinary creativity

Passion for local produce

Job description

Located in the picturesque village of Amberley in West Sussex, Amberley Castle is a luxury hotel with over 900 years of history, 4 AA red stars, 3 AA rosettes, and a member of Relais & Châteaux. It offers a unique opportunity to lead its culinary team as Executive Head Chef.

The role involves setting the culinary agenda, ensuring exceptional food experiences, and developing the menu from breakfast to dinner, utilizing local produce and the hotel’s own kitchen garden. The ideal candidate is an experienced chef with 4-5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards, passionate, a team leader, and engaged with the local community.

Benefits include a competitive salary, service charge, tips, management bonus scheme, staff discounts, employee support programs, free meals on duty, and opportunities for career progression within the Brownsword Group's collection of hotels.

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