Job Description

Head Chef- Brownsover Hall Hotel

Nestled within 7 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, the newly refurbished, Brownsover Hall Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel with 47 rooms. Our mission is to create a destination that offers an unforgettable experience, combining elegance, exceptional service, and serene surroundings. We are striving to become a top-tier, sought-after destination where guests are treated with the utmost care and attention.

As Head Chef, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, leading a team of talented chefs to deliver the highest quality food with consistency and passion. You'll manage day-to-day operations, maintain high standards of food quality using locally sourced ingredients. You will play a key role in showcasing the hotel's offering, ensuring both our leisure guests and corporate clients experience food of the finest standard.

Working closely with the Group Head Chef and Group Kitchen and Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for team development, stock management, and cost control, as well as delivering bespoke dining experiences for events such as weddings, conferences, and private celebrations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we are preparing to open our newly refurbished hotel in December 2025. With modern facilities and a fresh, vibrant atmosphere, it's the perfect time to be part of something special from the very beginning!

THE ROLE:

Lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring attention to detail and high standards of food preparation and presentation Work alongside the Group Head Chef to produce great dishes with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Enhance guest satisfaction by identifying opportunities to improve dining experiences and consistently deliver top-tier food. Forecast and manage food inventory, ensure proper stock rotation (FIFO system), and conduct monthly stocktakes. Oversee kitchen costs, manage supplier relationships Lead the kitchen team to deliver tailored dining experiences for private events, weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations. Ensure the kitchen adheres to food hygiene regulations and health and safety procedures, promoting a culture of safety and cleanliness. Maintain strong communication between kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure smooth service delivery. Attend regular operational meetings and maintain clear lines of communication regarding events and service requirements. Manage the training, performance reviews, and development of the kitchen team, ensuring all staff have the skills to excel in their roles. Be the face of the kitchen, leading by example and adopting a positive, efficient, and productive working environment.

THE PERSON:

Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, ensuring high performance and a positive kitchen environment. Passion for innovative, high-quality food Extensive experience in a similar senior kitchen role, ideally within a high-end hotel or restaurant environment. Strong understanding of budgeting, stock control, and cost management. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with both kitchen and front-of-house teams. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy kitchen operation effectively.

IN RETURN:

Work in a beautiful, tranquil setting, surrounded by stunning gardens and a luxurious environment. Join a growing, ambitious company with a strong focus on employee development and career progression. A competitive salary Employee discounts on food and beverage and accommodation across the group Access to an employee benefit scheme offering hundreds of discounts on high street shopping, gym memberships, cinemas, will writing, cycle to work scheme and various others. Employee of the Month recognition award scheme with an annual trip for all Employees of the Month and a cash sum for the Employee of the Year Free and confidential 24-hour staff assistance help line, supporting employee's mental wellbeing Long service recognition and rewards.

OUR VALUES:

Building positive teams to make the difference - Teamwork Exceeding customer expectations every time - Professionalism Helping each other work smarter - Efficiency Empowering each other to make an impact - Quality Having a big smile! - Friendliness
Distinct Group Ltd is proud to be a member of the Hoteliers' Charter, therefore making a commitment to providing a workplace environment built on the foundations of respect, fairness, equality, diversity and opportunity; and to placing colleagues' wellness and career development at the heart of our operations. Therefore, the successful candidate will have a similar passion and way of working. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead an exceptional team at a beautiful destination hotel, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join us at Brownsover Hall Hotel, where your leadership will shape an unforgettable guest experience!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 42,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person