Executive Head Chef - Hotel & Spa | £50K + Tronc | Lancashire

COREcruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa in Lancashire seeks an Executive Head Chef to lead their kitchen. This role offers the opportunity to shape menus, maintain high standards, and achieve AA Rosette status. With a competitive salary of £50K plus tronc and bonuses, the right candidate will drive culinary excellence in a supportive environment. The position includes short-term relocation support, making it an exciting opportunity in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

£50,000 base salary

Tronc (£2–5K)

Potential bonus

Short-term relocation support

Creative freedom in menu development

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead a kitchen in a high-volume environment.
• Experience in creating menus with an international feel.
• Ability to manage and develop culinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen operations of a luxury hotel and spa.
• Shape menus and culinary standards for various dining experiences.
• Drive standards to AA Rosette level and oversee events catering.

Skills

Strong track record leading high-volume kitchens

Creative flair to refresh menus and shape food identity

Experience managing teams and developing junior chefs

Commercial awareness to balance quality and profitability

Passion for standards, with ambition to achieve accolades

Job description

Executive Head Chef – Hotel & Spa | £50K + Tronc | Lancashire

Lead the kitchen of a luxury hotel and spa, with the freedom to shape menus and standards.

Job Role: Executive Head Chef
Cuisine: Brasserie dining with an international feel
Brigade Size: 10+ (Head Chef, Sous Chefs, Breakfast Chef, Commis, KPs)
Location: Northwest, Lancashire (Blackburn)

We’re delighted to be working with a luxury 30 bed hotel and spa in the Northwest, home to a recently refreshed brasserie and ambitious events programme.This is a wonderful opportunity for an Executive Head Chef/Head to take ownership of the kitchen, drive standards to AA Rosette level, and deliver quality across restaurant, spa, and event dining.

The Hotel & Restaurant:

• Luxury hotel (30 rooms) with full spa and wellness facilities
• Brasserie restaurant (50 covers a day) with international menus
• Significant events, weddings, and corporate business up to 200
• Wellness retreats and spa dining as key revenue streams
• Supportive ownership, with investment planned in kitchen upgrades

The Ideal Executive Head Chef:

• Strong track record leading high-volume kitchens
• Creative flair to refresh menus and shape food identity
• Experience managing teams and developing junior chefs
• Commercial awareness to balance quality and profitability
• Passion for standards, with ambition to achieve accolades

Why Apply?

• £50,000 base + tronc (£2–5K) + potential bonus
• Creative freedom to shape menus and standards
• Opportunity to achieve AA Rosette status
• Short-term relocation support (2 months hotel stay)
• Career-defining role in a luxury hotel and spa setting

Sound like you? APPLY TODAY!
Send your CV to Stu at The Cavalry Global – [e-mail]