Job Description

Job Ref:

ALE1806

Branch:

Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa

Location:

Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, Turners Hill, East Grinstead

Salary/Benefits:

Up to 62,500 + Monthly service charge payment + Quarterly Bonus Potential of 850 based on GP% results

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

5 days including weekends

Hours per week:

48

Posted date:

27/01/2026

Closing date:

01/03/2026

EXECUTIVE HEAD CHEF

Up to 62,500 + Monthly service charge payment + Quarterly Bonus Potential of 850 based on GP% results

The Place

Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels a private group of quality hotels of distinction just outside London.



5 Red Star, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58 bedrooms including the new luxury Cedar Lodge development and a 2-bedroom self-contained Gatehouse are available for guests.



2 Award winning restaurants, Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosettes x 60 covers), AG's Restaurant (3 Rosettes x 38 covers) together with a range of conference and banqueting and private dining rooms catering for 8 to 95 guests.



Please see our website for a full list of facilities and also to see sample menus for our restaurants and lounge operations.



Please see our website for a full list of facilities and details of our restaurants and sample menus which include menus across the following areas;


2 Rosette Reflections Restaurant (60 covers) 3 Rosette AGs Restaurant (38 covers) Afternoon Tea (350 covers per week) and Room Service A range of private dining/function rooms (catering for between 8-95 covers)

Our private facilities are a very popular Wedding venue (for ceremonies as well as Wedding Breakfasts / Evening Buffets) as well as Conferences and other functions.



Our Restaurant / Brasserie are open to non-residents and are popular venues for our Spa guests who join us for a range of inclusive packages.

The Role

Reporting to Malcolm Wyse the General Manager, you will have total responsibility for all aspects of food production, from sourcing suppliers to delivering customer excellence in the finished dish.



Creating a restaurant menu to inspire local patrons, an afternoon tea menu that encourages loyal local business will all be part of the role. Delivering outstanding corporate/wedding and banqueting menus is also part of your remit.



Your responsibilities will include;


Recruitment, training and coaching team of 10 Chefs and 3 Kitchen Porters. Working with local colleges to encourage new recruits as well as working with our Group Resourcer to attract quality Chefs. Managing the progress of any Chef Apprentices with our external training provider The menu planning, supplier resourcing, ordering, delivery, storage, preparation, cooking and service across the range of food areas within the Hotel Development of menu ideas to progress the food offering to achieve rosette standards across all areas of service; restaurant, banqueting, afternoon tea, corporate functions Ensure compliance with HACCP and food hygiene, health and safety legislation. Achieving gross profit targets on dishes to allow for future investment in the facilities and staffing Creating passion, flair and drive in your team to assist the hotel to achieve its quality and business objectives. Practice and promote effective teamwork and communication amongst your direct work colleagues and colleagues in other departments.

Requirements

Experience of developing a quality

hotel restaurant

to 3 and 2 rosette standard Proven record of team selection and retention that supports the development of excellent standards Demonstrate during a cooking trial the practical ability and flair that will be required to drive and motivate others on the team to achieve Demonstrate ideas of how the food offering can be developed and standards improved when being interviewed Hold the experience to manage the multi menu requirements and busy banqueting operation. Live locally or have the ability to relocate to the area with own transportation.

Benefits

4 weeks holiday increasing to 5 weeks with service 8 Bank holidays Single private medical cover Free car parking Employee uniform

In addition you will also benefit from a range of company benefits including:



Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself and your family at all hotels

Discounted hair treatments at our two Utopia Spas

Discount off all food beverage at all hotels

Discount of individual treatments booked in our two Utopia Spas

Discount on retail products in our two Utopia Spas

Refer a friend staff recruitment scheme In additional you will enjoy a range of other benefits when you celebrate your 1 yr, 3 yr and 5 yr anniversary including; your birthday off paid, complimentary overnight stays, complimentary lunch/afternoon tea and service related holiday



Alexander House Hotel Utopia Spa, part of Alexander Hotels a private collection of quality hotels of distinction just outside London. A beautiful Jacobean manor with 120 acres of gardens and parkland.



5 Red Star AA Hotel, Award winning Utopia Spa, 58 bedrooms, individually designed, including the new luxury Cedar Lodge development and a 2-bedroom self-contained Gatehouse are available for guests.



2 Award winning restaurants, Reflections Restaurant (2 Rosette x 60 covers), AG's Restaurant (3 Rosette x 35covers) together with a range of conference and banqueting and private dining rooms catering for 8 to 95 guests.



A luxurious hotel offering a relaxation destination like no other.