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We’re looking for a talented and driven Executive Chef to lead and inspire kitchen teams in our premuim inn. In this role you will oversee, lead and coordinate kitchen operations, ensuring all food is consistently prepared and presented to the highest standards. You will lead from the front and support the kitchen team and front of house teams to deliver exceptional quality and service, maintaining full compliance with company procedures while driving performance to exceed guest expectations and meet business KPI metrics.
Job Responsibility:
Leadership in Service – leading the kitchen team from the front during service, running shifts with a hands-on approach to ensure smooth operations, consistent quality, and timely delivery of dishes
Operational Planning – developing and delivering meaningful operational plans for the kitchen in collaboration with General Managers and the Head of Food
Team Culture & Engagement – fostering an environment where the kitchen team feel engaged, supported, and constructively challenged
Promoting a positive working relationship between kitchen and Front of House teams
Menu Innovation & Quality – designing menus that exceed guest expectations, positioning the venue as recognised foodie destinations through hyper-seasonality, provenance, on-trend menu design, consistent delivery, and a relentless drive for continuous improvement
Health, Safety & Allergen Compliance – taking charge of all kitchen health, safety, and food hygiene standards, ensuring spotless working practices and full legal compliance
Recruitment & Development – taking the lead role in selecting candidates whose personal values, experience and drive align with the company’s guiding principles
Actively participating in their induction, training, and ongoing development
Profitability & Cost Control – taking full responsibility for kitchen profitability, including ordering and purchasing through Procure Wizard, managing food stocks, portion control, menu pricing, and invoice processing
Supplier Management – working with the General Manager and Head of Food to approve and negotiate with local suppliers, ensuring full allergen compliance is met
Communication & Engagement – communicating all aspects of provenance, allergens, nutrition, and other distinctive product information to all Team members
Acting as the professional voice of the kitchen to customers, providing expert advice on menu and food design
Using culinary expertise to enhance the venue’s social media presence, engaging with audiences and promoting the venue
Operational Efficiency & Performance Monitoring – keeping the kitchen running like clockwork, from maintaining spotless, safe working practices to delivering great food consistently during busy services
Keeping a close eye on costs, portion control, team performance, and standards, making sure every part of the operation is efficient without losing the craft and care our guests expect
Requirements:
Proven leadership skills
Experience as Head Chef or Executive Chef in a similar environment for at least 3 years
Skilled in delivering to 2–3 rosette standard
Passionate about food
Detail-oriented
Solution-focused
Ability to demonstrate first class customer care
Strong organisational skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting
Food Safety Level 3 qualified or equivalent (or willingness to achieve)
Flexible
Adaptable
Comfortable with ambiguity
What we offer:
Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
Health cash plan
High Street discounts
Discounted accommodation, food and drink in our beautiful properties across the country
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Apprenticeships available
Life assurance
Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with friends and family