Executive Head Chef

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious resort in the UK is looking for an Executive Head Chef to lead its culinary team, develop innovative menus, and ensure the highest culinary standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a high-quality environment, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. This role offers a competitive salary along with opportunities for growth within the hospitality group.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Complimentary meals

Uniform provided

Company benefits platform

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef within a high-quality property.
• Strong skills in team leadership and development.
• Experience managing large-scale kitchen operations.
• Track record of achieving financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen brigade to deliver quality food and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus utilizing local ingredients.
• Manage kitchen operations and ensure health compliance.
• Recruit and develop team members.
• Maintain financial control and manage budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary expertise

Financial management

HACCP compliance

Creativity

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Formby Hall Golf Resort & Spa is an established, prestigious resort on England’s beautiful North West coast — renowned for its championship golf course, luxury spa, and outstanding hospitality.

As Executive Head Chef, you will lead a talented culinary team to deliver exceptional dining experiences across the resort’s restaurants, banqueting and events. This is a hands‑on leadership role where creativity, operational excellence, and people leadership come together to create memorable moments for our guests.

You’ll be responsible for designing seasonal menus that reflect local provenance and flavour, maintaining consistent quality standards, and developing your team to deliver excellence at every service.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade to consistently deliver exceptional food quality and presentation across all outlets.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect the resort’s identity and highlight locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation, service coordination, and stock management.
• Ensure strong financial control by managing budgets, cost of sales, and labour costs in line with business targets.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and food hygiene, ensuring full compliance with HACCP.
• Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Recruit, train, coach, and develop team members to build a motivated and high‑performing kitchen team.
• Drive consistency across restaurant and banqueting operations while supporting innovation and efficiency.
• Build lasting relationships with local suppliers to promote sustainability and provenance.
• Foster a calm, respectful, and professional working environment that embodies the REACH People Values.

REACH PEOPLE VALUES

At Schulte Hospitality, our success is built on five core People Values. As Executive Head Chef, you are a role model who brings these values to life every day :

Respect – You create an inclusive and supportive kitchen culture where every team member feels valued.

Excellence – You set and maintain the highest standards of culinary craftsmanship and guest satisfaction.

Accountability – You take ownership of performance, quality, and financial outcomes within your department.

Collaboration – You work in partnership with colleagues across all departments to deliver exceptional experiences.

Honesty – You lead with integrity, fairness, and open communication at all times.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef within a high‑quality hotel, resort, or restaurant.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, and develop a diverse team.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi‑outlet or large‑scale kitchen operations.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with a track record of meeting budgets and GP targets.
• Deep understanding of HACCP, food hygiene, and allergen management.
• Creative and passionate about food, presentation, and guest experience.
• Calm under pressure with outstanding organisational and communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and performance‑related bonus.
• Complimentary meals on duty and uniform provided.
• Access to our company benefits platform offering exclusive retail discounts, wellbeing support, and reward recognition.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression within Schulte Hospitality Group.
• A supportive and collaborative environment where your creativity and leadership will make a lasting impact.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the diversity of our people and are committed to building a culture where everyone is treated fairly, respectfully, and without bias — in line with our REACH values.

Right to Work

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Documentation will be required at the interview stage in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

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