Executive Chef

The Inn at Hastings Park; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Bath seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead its culinary team. This role offers the opportunity to create Michelin star-quality cuisine and mentor a dedicated team in a renowned 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Discounts across hotels

Free meals on duty

Development pathways and internal promotion opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Hands-on presence during key service times.
• Keen to engage with the local community and food events.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary agenda and ensure exceptional food experiences.
• Expand and enhance culinary offerings from breakfast to special occasions.
• Collaborate with senior management to enhance guest experience.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Mentoring

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 their core values. Being exceptional hoteliers has been central to their success, creating a distinguished 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 as one of the best in Bath. Its kitchens and restaurants have showcased excellence for decades, both nationally and internationally. This role offers a rare chance to be the custodian of The Bath Priory's next culinary chapter.

We seek an outstanding leader, an inspirational figure, and a culinary expert with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes, capable of delivering Michelin star-quality cuisine and coaching others to do the same.

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

Key points about the role:

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the Executive Chef will set the culinary agenda, ensuring guests have exceptional food experiences, from fireside feasts to celebratory dinners.
• We aim to expand and enhance our culinary offerings, from breakfast to afternoon tea and special occasions, prioritizing flavor and enjoyment.
• The focus is on quality food and memorable experiences, serving up to 50 covers in dining rooms and 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.

About our location:

• Bath is a historic 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 a grand Georgian manor from 1835, set 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, Bristol Airport about an hour away, and proximity to the M4 motorway.

Candidate profile:

• An experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standards.
• Passionate, dedicated, enthusiastic, and capable of mentoring and coaching a team.
• A love for cooking, hands-on presence during key service times, and a drive to continually develop culinary skills.
• A team player and leader, willing to collaborate with the senior management team to enhance The Bath Priory's guest experience.
• Keen to engage with the local community, including colleges and food events.

Additional information:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox.
• Discounts across our hotels, including 25% off food & beverage and a staff rate of £25 B&B, plus special rates for friends and family.
• Support services, including an external confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Development pathways and internal promotion opportunities.
• Recognition for milestones with gifts, extra days off, and longer stays.