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 restaurant Breakfast and dinner service for high guest numbers Casual dining Afternoon tea Daytime lunch menus Retail food offers Wider 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 brigade Supporting Head Chef and Sous Chef level chefs Working with branded menus Forecasting against occupancy Managing food cost, stock, ordering and wastage Keeping Health and Safety and food safety standards tight Developing junior chefs Creating 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 £55,000 Career development and recognised qualifications In-house training Discounted breaks across the wider group Family and friends discounts Free use of gym and leisure facilities Free or heavily discounted food onsite Retail, 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.