Executive Head Chef

Executive Chef

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: Up to £55,000
Sector: Large hotel, resort-style operation

We are looking for an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen operation at a large hotel in Nottinghamshire.

This is a big, busy, resort-style property with multiple food outlets, a strong repeat guest base and major investment going into the site.

Guests stay for 3 or 7 night breaks, so the food operation has a real rhythm to it. It is all about consistency, structure, smooth service and understanding what returning guests love.

The role will oversee a large kitchen team across:

A busy buffet restaurantBreakfast and dinner service for high guest numbersCasual diningAfternoon teaDaytime lunch menusRetail food offersWider hotel food service

This is not just a cooking role.

It needs someone who can lead people, manage volume and keep standards consistent across a large operation.

You will need to be confident with:

Leading a large brigadeSupporting Head Chef and Sous Chef level chefsWorking with branded menusForecasting against occupancyManaging food cost, stock, ordering and wastageKeeping Health and Safety and food safety standards tightDeveloping junior chefsCreating a positive kitchen culture

The right person could come from hotels, resorts, holiday parks, cruise ships, contract catering, large events or high-volume branded food operations.

What matters most is that you understand scale, structure and people.

Benefits include:

Salary up to £55,000Career development and recognised qualificationsIn-house trainingDiscounted breaks across the wider groupFamily and friends discountsFree use of gym and leisure facilitiesFree or heavily discounted food onsiteRetail, leisure and entertainment discounts

This is a great opportunity for an Executive Chef or strong Head Chef who wants to lead a large operation, make an impact and be part of a site with real investment behind it.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat.