Executive Chef

Andrew Brownsword Hotels; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Bath, UK, seeks a skilled Culinary Leader to set the culinary agenda and ensure exceptional guest dining experiences. This role demands culinary expertise at a 4-5 AA Rosette standard, leadership skills, and a passion for mentoring. Join a dynamic team in a stunning UNESCO World Heritage city offering opportunities for development and unique culinary experiences.

Benefits

Great salary plus service charge and tips

Management Bonus Scheme up to 10%

Retail and hospitality perks

25% off food & beverage

Free meals on duty

Development pathways and opportunities

Milestone awards annually

Qualifications

• Highly skilled chef able to cook to 4 - 5 AA Rosette and Michelin star standard.
• Passionate and dedicated leader with a team-player mentality.
• Able to engage with the local community and partners.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary agenda for the hotel and ensure exceptional food experiences.
• Grow and develop culinary offerings from breakfast to celebratory meals.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team during key service times.
• Collaborate with management to evolve guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Coaching and mentoring

Collaboration

Job description

Overview

The Bath Priory is a renowned 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa and has maintained its position as one of the best in Bath. The kitchens and restaurants have continued to showcase excellence throughout 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 culinary expert who has achieved 4 to 5 AA Rosettes; with inspired Michelin star quality food, with ability to coach and develop others to do the same. The hotel & Spa is a stunning quality led restaurant, with a unique (the only one in the UK) and a member of , and can offer development opportunities and experiences few others can. Send us a WhatsApp message with FAMILYFIRST to [phone] to find out more, chat to us and apply (or apply the normal way, whichever works best for you!).

Here are some key points about the role:

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, set the culinary agenda for the hotel and ensure our guests have an exceptional food experience, whether at the fireside or celebrating in one of our dining rooms.
• Grow and develop the culinary offering from breakfast through to afternoon tea and celebratory meals, ensuring flavour and fun are always guaranteed.
• Cook for up to 50 covers in our dining rooms and up to 75 in the casual setting (outdoor terrace and indoor casual restaurant), with a focus on quality food and great guest experiences.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen team, coaching and developing others to perform at their best; be present on the pass at key service times.
• Work with the hotel’s senior management team to shape and evolve The Bath Priory’s unique guest experience; collaborate with local communities and partners, including local colleges and food shows.

Qualifications

• An experienced and highly skilled chef who can ideally cook to 4 - 5 AA Rosette and Michelin star standard.
• Passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic; able to coach and mentor the team and drive continuous improvement.
• A team player and leader who will work with and be part of the senior management team to evolve The Bath Priory’s guest experience.
• A collaborator, keen to engage with the local community and partners.

Benefits

• Great salary – plus service charge and tips on top.
• Management Bonus Scheme up to 10% of your annual salary.
• Retail and hospitality perks through our platform.
• Excellent discounts across our family of hotels and Relais Chateaux worldwide – 25% off food & beverage; staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group; friends and family rates too.
• Employee Assistance Programme; confidential helpline for support you may need.
• Meals on duty are free.
• Development pathways and opportunities to progress; hundreds of internal promotions including to General Manager level.
• Milestone awards annually (Champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special) and longer stays or special gifts at milestone anniversaries.

Bath is a UNESCO World Heritage city known as the Great Spa town of Europe, set in a grand 1835 Georgian manor on 4 acres of gardens. The hotel is 2 miles from the Roman Baths and 3 miles from the city centre, with good transport links via Bath Spa station and nearby Bristol Airport. Send us a message to learn more or apply.