Executive Chef: Lead Luxury Dining & Culinary Innovation

Exclusive Hotels; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + service charge

Stay rates across hotels + 50% F&B

Free meals on duty

Free on-site gym + free parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Hospitality Essentials discounts

Training & progression acrossExclusive

Job summary

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of Exclusive Collection, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a multi-outlet culinary operation within this luxury estate. You will inspire teams, create seasonal menus, and drive consistency and innovation across dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of guest satisfaction.

This role offers a competitive salary, service charge, and opportunities for development across Exclusive Collection, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, supplier

Qualifications

• Canditature requires significant leadership in luxury hospitality culinary operations.
• Strong focus on food quality, sustainability and guest experience.
• Budgeting, labour cost control and GP management.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Hands-on approach with strategic thinking and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership across all kitchen operations, creating an environment where teams thrive.
• Develop and evolve seasonal menus showcasing exceptional ingredients and craftsmanship.
• Drive consistency, quality and innovation across outlets.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to achieve commercial objectives while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Mentor and develop talent, building a strong succession pipeline across the estate.
• Oversee food cost management, labour planning and kitchen performance.
• Champion food safety, compliance and excellence in operations.
• Build relationships with suppliers to access seasonal, estate-grown produce.

Job description

Pennyhill Park in Bagshot, Surrey, part of Exclusive Collection, seeks an Executive Chef to lead a multi-outlet culinary operation within this luxury estate. You will inspire teams, create seasonal menus, and drive consistency and innovation across dining experiences while maintaining the highest standards of guest satisfaction.

This role offers a competitive salary, service charge, and opportunities for development across Exclusive Collection, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, supplier