Executive Chef: Seasonal Menus & Events Leader

-; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Permanent, full-time

Local produce sourcing

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an Executive Chef for a boutique hotel near Canterbury. You will shape the complete food direction for restaurant dining, bedrooms, weddings and private events, leading a 20-bedroom hotel kitchen and supporting the Head Chef.

The role offers £55,000 base salary plus £300-£400 monthly service charge, with a total package around £58,600–£59,800. This permanent, full-time position emphasizes strategic leadership and seasonal, local sourcing.

Qualifications

• Proven senior culinary leadership experience in hotel/restaurant or event-led venues.
• Strong seasonal menu development skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness and financial control.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop the overall food strategy.
• Lead, mentor and support the senior kitchen team.
• Create seasonal menus using quality local produce and manage budgets.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Job description

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy Ltd is seeking an Executive Chef for a boutique hotel near Canterbury. You will shape the complete food direction for restaurant dining, bedrooms, weddings and private events, leading a 20-bedroom hotel kitchen and supporting the Head Chef.

The role offers £55,000 base salary plus £300-£400 monthly service charge, with a total package around £58,600–£59,800. This permanent, full-time position emphasizes strategic leadership and seasonal, local sourcing.