Executive Head Chef Luxury Country House Hotel | Multi-Outlet Operation
New Forest, Hampshire
£55,000£60,000 + Excellent Benefits
Full-time: 48 Hours
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an exceptional Executive Head Chef to take the culinary lead at one of Hampshires most iconic luxury country house hotels.
Set in the heart of the New Forest, this stunning and highly regarded property is home to two distinctive restaurant concepts, including its flagship 2AA Rosette-standard restaurant, alongside elegant afternoon teas and a thriving weddings and events business all built around a true field-to-fork philosophy, championing the very best locally sourced seasonal produce.
This is a pivotal leadership role, overseeing the full kitchen operation across both restaurants while driving standards, consistency, creativity and culture throughout the business.
But this role is about far more than food.
We are looking for a calm, people-focused and inspiring leader someone who builds high-performing teams through coaching, trust and development, never through pressure or shouting. This is a genuine people-first business, where the culture in the kitchen is just as important as what leaves the pass.
As Executive Head Chef, you will lead and develop your senior team, empower your brigade, and create an environment wh...