Executive Chef

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious 311-bedroom hotel as an Executive Chef at Heythrop Park in the Cotswolds. Lead a large culinary team ensuring exceptional food quality and service while maintaining the highest health and safety standards. This role offers career development and numerous employee perks, including discounts and access to leisure facilities.

Benefits

20% discount across Bourne Leisure brands

Free use of gym and leisure facilities

Free or 60% discounted food onsite

Access to discounts with national brands

Access to company’s corporate box at the O2

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded environment required.
• Management experience in a kitchen brigade of up to 50 chefs.
• Must manage food stocks and costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations to maintain high standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Foster a supportive kitchen culture and encourage teamwork.

Skills

Passion for food

Communication

Financial knowledge

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Culinary Arts or similar

Job description

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Join our team at Heythrop Park, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 311-bedroom hotel with two theatres, a spa, and three restaurants is set within 440 acres of parkland in the heart of the Cotswolds.

What will I be doing?

As the Executive Chef you will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to ensure all kitchens adhere to company Health and Safety standards. You will oversee a team of up to 50 chefs so must have a passion for food, service and above all development. With a brigade this size you will need to be able to communicate across all levels to ensure that the team are organised, planned and that service is smooth and effective.

What are we looking for?

• An Executive Chef who understands the importance of working in a branded environment.

• You will have the ability to create a culture of support and actively encourages teamwork.

• Willingness to challenge if standards aren’t meeting required levels.

• A chef with a passion for great food and service.

What skills do I need?

• Understands the important of working with a branded menu.

• Experience of managing orders, food stocks and forecast against occupancy.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and can adapt quickly to changing requirements.

• Good financial knowledge with the ability to manage costs in line with the department’s budget.

• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degree and Apprenticeship level)

• 20% discount for you, your family & friends across our Bourne Leisure brands; Warner Leisure Hotels and Haven Holidays (including further discounted breaks within Warner for you, your family, and friends to use)

• Free use of gym and leisure facilities

• Free or 60% discounted food onsite

• Access to numerous discounts and offers with many national brands and retailers.

• Access to the company’s corporate box at the O2 for Music, Comedy, Sport, and Entertainment events.