Executive Chef

Quince; 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 culinary team. This role demands a passionate leader with Michelin star experience to enhance the dining experience and mentor a team. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth in a stunning location.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

Discounts across hotels

Confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Structured development pathways

Milestone rewards for service anniversaries

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate and dedicated, capable of coaching and mentoring.
• Hands-on approach to cooking and developing culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary agenda for the hotel and ensure exceptional food experiences.
• Grow and develop the culinary offering from breakfast to celebratory meals.
• Collaborate with senior management to shape guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

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 at the core of their success. Being exceptional hoteliers has been the foundation of their operation, creating a successful hospitality business.

Job Description

The Opportunity

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

The renowned 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa has maintained its position and is well established throughout the industry as one of the best in Bath. The kitchens and restaurants have consistently showcased excellence over the decades, both nationally and internationally. This is a rare opportunity for someone to be the custodian of The Bath Priory's next culinary journey.

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

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

Key points about the role:

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the incoming Executive Chef will set the culinary agenda for the hotel, ensuring our guests have an exceptional food experience, whether they are feasting fireside or celebrating in one of our dining rooms.
• We aim to grow and develop our culinary offering, from breakfast through to afternoon tea and celebratory meals, always guaranteeing flavor and fun.
• The focus is on quality food and great experiences for our guests, cooking for 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 stunning local produce, regional suppliers, and our own kitchen garden.

About our location:

• Bath is a city in Somerset, England, famous for its Roman-built baths. It lies in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol.
• The hotel is set in a grand 1835 Georgian Manor on 4 acres of gardens, 2 miles from the Roman Baths and 3 miles from the city centre.
• 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. The city is also close to the M4 motorway.

Ideal candidate profile:

• An 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.
• A love for cooking, being hands-on at key times, and continuously pushing to develop culinary excellence.
• A team player and leader, willing to collaborate with the senior management team to shape and evolve The Bath Priory's guest experience.
• Keen to engage with the local community and partners, including colleges and food shows.

Additional benefits:

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via our Perkbox platform.
• Discounts across our hotels, including 25% off food & beverage and staff rates of £25 B&B per person, with special rates for friends and family.
• Confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme for support.
• Free meals on duty.
• Structured development pathways and opportunities for progression, including internal promotions to roles like General Manager.
• Milestone rewards such as Champagne, afternoon tea, dinner, longer stays, extra days off, and personalized gifts for service anniversaries.