Head Chef

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and inspire the kitchen brigade to consistently deliver exceptional food quality and presentation.
• Develop innovative menus that reflect the resorts identity and highlight locally sourced seasonal ingredients.
• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations including food preparation service coordination and stock management.
• Ensure strong financial control by managing budgets cost of sales and labour costs in line with business targets.
• Maintain the highest standards of health safety and food hygiene ensuring full compliance with HACCP.
• Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage and Events teams to deliver seamless guest experiences.
• Recruit train coach and develop team members to build a motivated and high-performing kitchen team.
• Drive consistency across restaurant and banqueting operations while supporting innovation and efficiency.
• Build lasting relationships with local suppliers to promote sustainability and provenance.
• Foster a calm respectful and professional working environment that embodies the REACH People Values.

REACH PEOPLE VALUES

At Schulte Hospitality our success is built on five core People Values. As Executive Head Chef you are a role model who brings these values to life every day:

Respect You create an inclusive and supportive kitchen culture where every team member feels valued.

Excellence You set and maintain the highest standards of culinary craftsmanship and guest satisfaction.

Accountability You take ownership of performance quality and financial outcomes within your department.

Collaboration You work in partnership with colleagues across all departments to deliver exceptional experiences.

Honesty You lead with integrity fairness and open communication at all times.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a hotel with banqueting and restaurant
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire coach and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent financial and commercial acumen with a track record of meeting budgets and GP targets.
• Deep understanding of HACCP food hygiene and allergen management.
• Creative and passionate about food presentation and guest experience.
• Calm under pressure with outstanding organisational and communication skills.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus.
• Complimentary meals on duty.
• Genuine opportunities for growth and progression within Schulte Hospitality Group.
• A supportive and collaborative environment where your creativity and leadership will make a lasting impact.

Equal Opportunities

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace the diversity of our people and are committed to building a culture where everyone is treated fairly respectfully and without bias in line with our REACH values.

Right to Work

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Documentation will be required at the interview stage in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.