Executive Culinary Director

4 weeks ago


St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom Golden Lion Hotel Full time

Why work for the Golden Lion Hotel?

  • Work/Life Balance: We believe in a genuine work/life balance and understand the importance of flexibility in the workplace.
  • Financial Rewards: Our Tronc scheme distributes 100% of gratuities to our teams every pay period, and our Head Chef bonus scheme offers up to £7,200 per annum.
  • Health and Wellbeing: We provide private healthcare, life insurance, and an annual health and wellbeing grant to support our team members' physical and mental health.
  • Holidays and Time Off: Our team members enjoy 6 weeks of holiday time and a range of other benefits to help them recharge and relax.
  • Discounts and Perks: We offer up to 50% discount on food across all our hotels and 50% off accommodation, as well as an annual stay for £1 offer.
  • Development and Growth: Our award-winning career development programmes help our team members unlock their potential and reach new heights in their careers.
  • Support and Resources: We provide an employee assistance programme and wellbeing support to help our team members navigate life's challenges.


The Key to Success

We're looking for a talented Head Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about food and culinary excellence, with a keen interest in the latest food trends and a talent for creating exceptional dishes.

What We're Looking For

  • A passion for food and culinary excellence
  • Experience with fresh food and team leadership
  • A fun and passionate personality, with the ability to work well within a team and with their own initiative
  • The ability to inspire and develop a team, with experience in menu creation and costing
  • A track record of working to labour and GP targets

About Us

The Golden Lion Hotel is a premier operator of historic Coaching Inns and premium destination hotels in beautiful market towns and beauty spots across the UK. We're proud to be one of the Top 25 Companies to Work For, and we're committed to delivering Hospitality from the Heart.

Our Culture

We're a vibrant and exciting team that celebrates the history of our magnificent buildings. Our people are passionate about what they do, delivering exceptional service, superior knowledge, and a drive to delight every single guest. We offer award-winning training and career development, and we're looking for talented individuals who share our values and are eager to unlock their potential.



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