Executive Chef

Champneys Mottram Hall; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious wellness brand is seeking an Executive Chef to manage its kitchen and create inspiring, wholesome dishes. The role involves menu development aligned with healthy eating policies, financial management, and building a motivated team. You will maintain hygiene standards and communicate your vision across the property. The position offers a starting salary of £65,000 plus benefits such as health and wellness incentives, discounted stays, and spa experiences.

Benefits

Health and wellness incentives

Discounted stays for friends and family

Complimentary Spa Day after probation

50% discount on Champneys products

Discounted health club membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in kitchen management with a focus on wellness.
• Ability to create and design menus reflecting nutritional values.
• Strong financial acumen in managing food costs and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Overall management and running of the kitchen.
• Development and design of the menu.
• Ensure profitability through careful management.
• Build and maintain a successful kitchen team.
• Maintain high hygiene standards.

Skills

Team management

Menu development

Financial management

Communication

Hygiene standards

Job description

Executive Chef

Champneys Mottram Hall

Wilmslow, SK10 4QT

Full time

NEW

Contract: Full Time

Salary: Starting from £65,000 plus gratuities

As the prestigious and luxurious brand that we are, we are focused on wellness and wellbeing, our delicious food offering also reflects this. Our kitchen brigades are creative, imaginative and have a desire to provide outstanding, wholesome dishes to our guests.

Your main responsibility will be the overall management and running of the kitchen, creating a vision of inspiration and engagement whilst ensuring your team stay motivated and all food is prepared to the highest standards.

Other key responsibilities include;

• Supporting in the development of and design of the menu taking into account the nutritional requirement of the Champneys Healthy Eating Policy.
• Be fully conversant with all financial aspects of the role ensuring profitability, payroll and food controls whilst achieving maximum guest satisfaction.
• Building and maintaining a team that succeeds and achieves. Using your experience you will promote training, development and grass root recruitment.
• Communicate and educate all F&B colleagues in how your vision is achieved.
• Responsible for the hygiene standards of the kitchen.
• Engagement with all areas within the property ensuing they are aware of the vison and expectation of your area of work.

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Wellbeing podcasts
• Champneys experiences (such as an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
• 50% discount on all Champneys products.
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
• Introduce a friend incentive.
• Long Service celebrations.
• Free parking [Hotels and Resorts only].
• Professional Uniform.