Job Description

Executive Head Chef

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Avisford Park Hotel, West Sussex

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Avisford Park Hotel is located within 60 acres of grounds with 140 bedrooms, 15 meeting rooms and a fully equipped gym and leisure club and golf course for guests to enjoy, something for everyone.


The Role of

Executive Head Chef

Our

Executive Head Chef

will take ownership of the kitchen and run it your way and work with our team to deliver quality food.

Our

Executive Head Chef

will have passion and commitment to delivering quality, be confident in managing and leading a kitchen to ensure the preparation & production of food to a high standard, you will have the autonomy to create a vison to inspire the kitchen brigade.



As

Executive Head Chef

you will with the Head Chef lead the kitchen in producing a memorable food experience, ensure all Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards are adhered to. You will have a passion for quality and service, have exceptional organisational skills and be able to work using your own initiative. You will develop, mentor and train the brigade to grow their skills.



You will with the Head Chef ensure that stock is controlled, ordering is managed and that food costs are met whilst creating a harmonise working environment.



This is an ideal role for someone with previous Head Chef or Kitchen Manager experience with an eye for detail & a passion for delivering a great offering.

Job Overview:

As

Executive Head Chef,

you will be responsible for menu creation, food preparation, kitchen management, and ensuring high culinary standards. You will line manage the Head Chef who oversee kitchen staff, ensure that the team maintain hygiene and safety regulations and HACCP, and work closely with hotel management to enhance the food and beverage offering.

Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Kitchen Manager in a high-volume hotel or restaurant. Strong leadership and team management skills. Expertise in menu planning, food costing, and kitchen operations. Passion for culinary innovation and delivering outstanding dining experiences. Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations. Ability to work under pressure and manage a busy kitchen environment. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).

Benefits

30 BB per night colleague rate 60 BB per night for Friends and Family rate Celebration of milestone employment anniversaries 50% off Food & Beverage in our hotels Meals on duty provided Access to Hospitality Rewards Offerings from retail and dining discounts Employee Assistance Programme and same day on-line GP appointments Quarterly Shining Star recognition Annual colleague celebrations Free use of gym and leisure facilities

Executive Head Chef

Executive Chef


Full Time Role