Executive Head Chef: Lead Creative & Local Sourcing

Wotton House; Westcott; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel rates for you and a f

Birthday leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount

Refer a Friend scheme

Flexible working

Wagestream - access to paid

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

Wotton House in Surrey is seeking an Executive Head Chef to take the culinary lead, shaping menus, developing people and bringing the Wotton Food Story to life. A hands-on leader with creativity and ambition is required to own a high-volume operation that delivers exceptional food across events and dining.

Salary £60,000–£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with a strong track record in leadership, seasonal sourcing and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Own the Wotton Food Story – lead our culinary vision and develop a distinctive food identity across the hotel.
• Lead from the front – be a visible, hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, high-volume operation and isn't afraid to get stuck in alongside the brigade.
• Make the most of Wotton – champion local and seasonal sourcing, using ingredients grown on our grounds and produce such as honey from our own bees to bring our story to life.
• Bring creativity to the kitchen – think outside the box, challenge the norm and use the freedom of the role to introduce fresh ideas, flavours and experiences.
• Lead and inspire your brigade – build a positive, high-performing kitchen culture where people feel supported, challenged and proud of what they do.
• Develop your people – coach, mentor and nurture talent, creating opportunities for our chefs to learn and progress.
• Create exceptional menus – balancing creativity, seasonality, guest expectations and commercial performance.
• Deliver quality at every level – from individual restaurant dining to weddings, conferences and large-scale events.
• Own the numbers –

Job description

Wotton House in Surrey is seeking an Executive Head Chef to take the culinary lead, shaping menus, developing people and bringing the Wotton Food Story to life. A hands-on leader with creativity and ambition is required to own a high-volume operation that delivers exceptional food across events and dining.

Salary £60,000–£70,000 per annum, dependent on experience, with a strong track record in leadership, seasonal sourcing and menu development.