Executive Chef - Luxury Multi-Outlet Dining Leader

Mallory Court Hotel & Spa, Leamington Spa; Bishop's Tachbrook; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonus

Service charge

31 days leave

Discounts & perks

Wellbeing centre

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Relocation support is available as you lead the kitchen, nurture a high-performing brigade, and shape the hotel's culinary future with creativity and commercial focus.

Qualifications

• Proven Executive or Head Chef experience within a luxury hotel operating at consistent 3 AA Rosette level.
• Exceptional people leadership, coaching, accountability and respect.
• Strong commercial awareness with proven GP, payroll, menu engineering and kitchen performance management.
• Excellent kitchen management skills, embracing technology across purchasing, stock control, payroll, rostering, food safety, training and efficiency.
• Industry focus with ability to evolve with a modern fine-dining approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across a multi-outlet hotel food operation (The Warwick and Sencha).
• Oversee menu development, food costs, payroll, stock control and labour planning.
• Drive team performance and maintain exceptional guest experiences.
• Collaborate with General Manager and other departments to strengthen local profile.
• Develop a positive, engaging kitchen culture and lead by example.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

People leadership

Cost control & GP

Menu engineering

Food safety & hygiene

Job description

Relocation support is available as you lead the kitchen, nurture a high-performing brigade, and shape the hotel's culinary future with creativity and commercial focus.