Executive Chef

Exclusive Hotels; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Stay rates across hotels + 50% F&B

Free meals on duty

Free on-site gym + free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Training & progression acrossExclusive

Job summary

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of Exclusive Collection, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a multi-outlet culinary operation within this luxury estate. You will inspire teams, create seasonal menus, and drive consistency and innovation across dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of guest satisfaction.

This role offers a competitive salary, service charge, and opportunities for development across Exclusive Collection, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, supplier

Qualifications

• Canditature requires significant leadership in luxury hospitality culinary operations.
• Strong focus on food quality, sustainability and guest experience.
• Budgeting, labour cost control and GP management.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Hands-on approach with strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership across all kitchen operations, creating an environment where teams thrive.
• Develop and evolve seasonal menus showcasing exceptional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across outlets.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve commercial objectives while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop talent, building a strong succession pipeline across the estate.
• Oversee food cost management, labour planning and kitchen performance.
• Champion food safety, compliance and excellence in operations.
• Build relationships with suppliers to access seasonal, estate-grown produce.

Job description

Executive Chef - Lead Culinary Excellence at Pennyhill Park

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of the Exclusive Collection, is one of the UK's most renowned luxury hotels and spas. Home to extraordinary dining experiences including a Michelin-starred restaurant, a 2 AA Rosette hyper‑local restaurant, in house bakery, extensive Conference & Banqueting facilities and a restaurant within our award‑winning Spa, Pennyhill Park is a place where talent, creativity and attention to detail are celebrated every day.

As our Executive Chef, you will be the driving force behind the culinary success of the estate, leading a talented brigade across multiple dining experiences, championing innovation and excellence, and ensuring every dish reflects the exceptional standards Pennyhill Park is renowned for.

At Pennyhill Park, we believe in rewarding our team for their passion and dedication. As our Executive Chef, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary plus service charge
• Generous rates for stays across our hotels and 50% discount on food and beverage
• Free meals while on duty
• Free use of our on‑site gym and complimentary parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Exclusive discounts and lifestyle perks through Hospitality Essentials
• Excellent training, development and career progression opportunities across Exclusive Collection

Key Responsibilities

Our Executive Chef will:

• Provide inspirational leadership across all kitchen operations, creating an environment where teams thrive and perform at their best.
• Develop and evolve exciting seasonal menus that showcase exceptional ingredients, creativity and craftsmanship.
• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across all outlets.
• Work closely with senior leaders to deliver commercial objectives while maintaining outstanding guest satisfaction.
• Mentor, coach and develop future talent, building a strong succession pipeline across the estate.
• Oversee food cost management, labour planning and overall kitchen performance.
• Champion the highest standards of food safety, compliance and operational excellence.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to ensure access to the finest seasonal and sustainable produce, whilst minimising food miles and maximising opportunities to utilise estate‑grown produce.
• Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the guest experience and strengthen Pennyhill Park's reputation as a leading culinary destination.

Person Specification

You’ll be a highly accomplished Executive Chef, with a proven track record of leading large‑scale culinary operations within luxury hospitality environments.

You’ll bring:

• Significant experience leading multi‑outlet kitchen operations within luxury hotels, resorts or premium hospitality venues.
• A genuine passion for exceptional food, innovation and guest experience.
• Strong commercial awareness and confidence in managing budgets, labour costs and food GP performance.
• Outstanding leadership and people development skills, with a commitment to nurturing talent and building high‑performing teams.
• The ability to inspire, motivate and influence colleagues at all levels.
• A hands‑on approach combined with strong strategic thinking and operational expertise.
• An unwavering commitment to quality, consistency and excellence in every aspect of the culinary operation, whilst remaining focused on sustainability, seasonality and responsible sourcing.

Why Exclusive Collection?

We are a certified B Corp committed to sustainability, responsible business and creating a positive impact for our people, communities and environment. We foster a culture where talented individuals can thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all individuals with the right to work in the UK. Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.

If you're an Executive Chef who is ready to take the next step in your culinary leadership career and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK's most celebrated luxury hospitality destinations, we'd love to hear from you.