Executive Head Chef – Luxury 5 Star Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; Bath; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Bath seeks a visionary Executive Head Chef to lead an exceptional kitchen brigade. This role offers a salary between £75,000 and £85,000, full creative control over multiple outlets, and opportunities for internal progression. Your responsibilities include leading a team across dining venues, developing innovative seasonal menus, and maintaining high standards in food safety. This is a unique chance to establish a lasting legacy in a fine dining environment.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

F&B and hotel stay discounts

Perkbox benefits platform

Meals on duty

Employee Assistance Programme

Milestone recognition and awards

Qualifications

• Background in Michelin-starred or 3 AA Rosetted kitchens.
• Experienced in leading teams in fine dining environments.
• Ability to develop and execute innovative menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a passionate kitchen team across multiple dining venues.
• Develop innovative seasonal menus balancing flair and quality.
• Recruit, train, and develop a dynamic brigade of chefs.
• Maintain standards in food safety and quality.

Skills

Leadership in a kitchen

Creative menu development

Food safety standards

Team recruitment and training

Job description

We’re proud to be supporting an exceptional collection of stylish hotels across the UK. One of their flagship properties, a multi‑award‑winning 5‑star hotel in the heart of Bath, is now seeking a visionary Executive Head Chef to lead and inspire their growing kitchen brigade.

This is a rare opportunity to take the reins at a hotel renowned for its elevated fine dining and elegant afternoon teas, and is the perfect stage for a chef with a background in Michelin‑starred or 3 AA Rosetted kitchens.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Executive Head Chef…

• £75,000 to £85,000 per annum plus an annual performance bonus
• Full creative control of multiple food outlets
• Unrivalled opportunity to shape and build your own brigade
• F&B and hotel stay discounts across the group
• Perkbox benefits platform
• Internal progression opportunities
• Meals on duty
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Milestone recognition and awards

Responsibilities as the Executive Head Chef…

• Leading a passionate team across three key offerings: a 50‑cover fine dining restaurant (dinner service only), a 75‑cover all‑day dining space serving afternoon tea, breakfast and light fare and bespoke menus for exclusive events
• Developing innovative seasonal menus that balance flair with quality
• Recruiting, training and developing a dynamic brigade (target team of 12 chefs)
• Working closely with the hotel’s senior leadership to drive culinary excellence
• Maintaining impeccable standards across food safety, cost control, and supplier relationships

This is a very exciting time to join the team as the kitchen is expanding, the standards are sky‑high, and you’ll have all the tools and support needed to leave a long‑lasting legacy.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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