We’re an award-winning independent, family owned 5-star hotel dedicating ambition, experience and passion into delivering an individual service for our guests. Our team is at the heart of everything we achieve – we’re intent on balancing our people, profits and planet, creating a great place for our teams to work and we’re delighted to have had this recognised nationally again this year as one of the “Best Places to Work” in the Hospitality Industry.

As we look to a busy year ahead, we are recruiting for an Executive Chef at the top of their game, to join our highly successful team. We are eagerly anticipating and excited for the next stage of our own journey…Is it time to start the next chapter in yours?

You will report directly to the Director of Operations, with the primary responsibility of ensuring that the Kitchen brigade (of 25) are delivering a fantastic standard at all times, focused on the highest quality and appearance of each finished plate, delighting our customer with every bite. Whether crafting an award-winning Afternoon Tea, innovative and classic dishes for our 116 Restaurant, expertly executed food for high profile events or the perfect meal for someone’s special celebrations, our Executive Chef is certainly a key contributor to the hotels success and reputation of being a place to surprise, delight and entertain.

As a Senior Sous or Head Chef already for at least 3 years, you’ll have extensive experience working in a high-quality hotel, have worked at 2 rosette level or an equivalent standard, and have strong leadership skills. You’ll love to coach, teach and develop chefs and be able to communicate well at all levels. It gets busy so you’ll need to be extremely organised but calm under pressure whilst maintaining exceptional standards. Ensuring our environment is safe for our team and our guests, is critical so experience in leading food hygiene and health and safety is essential too. This is a hands-on role – you’ll be a role model for the team you work within!

What's in it for you? Exceptional people deserve to be recognised and rewarded, so you can expect an extensive benefits package including:

Competitive salary with service charge
Work/life balance
Health, dental, and retirement benefits
Wellbeing financial support
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Employee discounts and dining & stay privileges
A supportive and inclusive work culture

What next?

If you are truly passionate about delivering the highest standards of food for your guests and see yourself as part of a diverse, award-winning team who deliver amazing hospitality consistently, then apply now to be our next Executive Chef.

If you’re looking for the #bestplacetowork, look no further!

The Company

The Athenaeum has been family-run since the 1990s and could not be more committed to its famous five-star service. An independent spirit remains at the heart of the hotel, where it continues to welcome everyone as VIPs and to make their stay individual.

At the Athenaeum Hotel, it is our purpose to (re)create a magical haven in a frenetic world. Our values are Creative, Ambitious, Respectful, and Ethical. Every employee across the business helped to create our values, and they are at the heart of everything we do.

The Benefits

We offer a great variety of benefits to acknowledge talent, reward and thank loyalty, and drive success, with the below being just a taste.

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Exclusive discounts

Extensive healthcare

Wellbeing
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