Executive Chef

Reporting to the Regional General Manager, the incoming Executive Chef will have the opportunity to set the culinary agenda for the hotel, and to make sure our guests have an exceptional food experience, whether it isasting fireside or celebrating in one of our dining rooms.We want to grow and develop our culinary offering, from breakfast through to afternoon tea and celebratory meals, so that flavour and fun are always guaranteed.The focus is on quality food and great experiences for our guests, cooking for up to 50 covers in our "dining rooms" and up to 75 in casual setting (outdoor terrace and indoor casual restaurant)We are blessed to be set in the beautiful City of Bath, UNESCO World Heritage, known as the Great Spa town of Europe, surrounded by stunning local produce and regional suppliers, as well as having our own kitchen garden.We are looking for an outstanding leader, an inspirational figure and culinary expert who has achieved 4 to 5 AA Rosettes; with inspired Michelin star quality food, with ability to coach and develop others to do the same., An experienced and highly skilled chef , who can ideally cook to 4 AA Rosette standard.Someone passionate, dedicated and full of enthusiasm who can coach and mentor their team.A passionate individual who loves to cook, be on the pass at key times with their team and is always pushing to develop their food.A team player and leader. Someone who will work with and be part of the senior management team at the hotel to help shape and evolve The Bath Priory unique guest experience.A collaborator - keen to get out into the local community and engage with our partners, from local colleges to food shows.The renowned 5 Red Star Hotel and Spa has maintained its position and is well established throughout the industry as one of the best in Bath. The kitchens and restaurants have continued to showcase excellence throughout the decades, both nationally and internationally. This is a rare opportunity for someone to be the custodian of The Bath Priory's next culinary journey.Bath is a city in Somerset, England, known for and named after its Roman-built baths. Bath is in the valley of the River Avon, 97 miles west of London and 11 miles southeast of Bristol.The hotel is set in a grand 1835 Georgian Manor on 4 acres of gardens, this elegant hotel is 2 miles from the Roman Baths and 3 miles from the city centre.Bath has good transport links, including Bath Spa train station on the main line between Bristol and London, and Bristol Airport is about an hour away, with the city also being close to the M4 motorway.Great salary - plus you get service charge and tips on top.Be part of our Management Bonus Scheme, where you can earn up to 10% of your annual salary.Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail and hospitality perks through our Perkbox platform.Excellent discounts across our family of hotels and Relais Chateaux worldwide - you will be entitled to 25% off food & beverage in our hotels plus we offer an amazing staff rate of £25 B&B per person across the group & your friends and family get special rates too.We understand it's OK not to be OK, so we offer an externally run confidential helpline for any support you require about anything you might need as part of our Employee Assistance Programme.We sustain you physically too, meals when you are on duty are free.Everyone can learn and develop - our development pathways are unique to us and are the best in the business.We provide lots of opportunity to progress and move up - we have made hundreds of internal promotions, including to General Manager level.We like to say a special thank you for every year you are with us - our milestone awards include Champagne, afternoon tea, or dinner for you and someone special. When you reach the big milestones, you receive extra special gifts on top like longer hotel stays, extra days off and a unique gift especially chosen for you. #J-18808-Ljbffr