Executive Chef

TN United Kingdom; Bath; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa in Bath seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead its culinary team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the hotel's dining experience and develop high-quality food offerings, with a focus on excellence and guest satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have Michelin star experience and a passion for mentoring their team.

Benefits

Competitive salary package and benefits

Retail and hospitality perks via Perkbox

25% off food & beverage

Staff rates at £25 B&B

Confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals on duty

Development pathways and internal promotion opportunities

Milestone awards for long service

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standard.
• Passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic, capable of coaching and mentoring.
• Collaborative leader engaging with local community and partners.

Responsibilities

• Set the culinary agenda and ensure exceptional food experiences for guests.
• Grow and develop culinary offerings from breakfast to celebratory meals.
• Lead a team in cooking for up to 75 covers in casual settings.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Expertise

Team Coaching

Passion for Cooking

Education

4 to 5 AA Rosettes

Michelin Star Experience

Job description

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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 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 L’Occitane Spa (the only one in the UK) and a member of Relais & Châteaux, and can offer development opportunities and experiences few others can.

Here are some key points about the role:

• Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the incoming Executive Chef will have the opportunity to set the culinary agenda for the hotel, ensuring our guests have an exceptional food experience, whether it is feasting fireside or celebrating in one of our dining rooms.
• We want to grow and develop our culinary offering, from breakfast through to afternoon tea and celebratory meals, so that flavor and fun are always guaranteed.
• 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).

A little bit more about our location:

• Bath is a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. Bath is 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 good transport links, including Bath Spa train station on the main line between Bristol and London, and Bristol Airport is about an hour away, with the city also being close to the M4 motorway.

The type of individual we are seeking:

• An experienced and highly skilled chef with 4 to 5 AA Rosettes and Michelin star standard.
• Someone passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic who can coach and mentor their team.
• A passionate individual who loves to cook, be on the pass at key times with their team, and is always pushing to develop their food.
• A team player and leader, willing to work with and be part of the senior management team to help shape and evolve The Bath Priory's guest experience.
• A collaborator, keen to engage with the local community, partners, colleges, and food shows.

Additional Information:

To say thank you, we have many perks:

• Competitive salary package and benefits.
• Retail and hospitality perks via our Perkbox platform.
• Discounts across our hotels – 25% off food & beverage, staff rates at £25 B&B, and special rates for friends and family.
• Confidential helpline and Employee Assistance Programme for support.
• Free meals on duty.
• Development pathways and opportunities for internal promotion.
• Milestone awards including gifts, extra days off, hotel stays, and more for long service.