Executive Head Chef

Burgh Island Hotel & The Pilchard Inn South Devon Quarterly Bonus Scheme | Relocation Support | Full-Time, Permanent Step into a role steeped in history, creativity and coastal beauty. Burgh Island Hotel one of Britains most iconic destinations is seeking an Executive Head Chef to join our senior leadership team and lead our kitchens into an exciting new era. About the Role As Executive Head Chef, youll oversee all culinary operations across Burgh Island Hotel and The Pilchard Inn , delivering excellence from: Fine dining in the Grand Ballroom Relaxed, soulful dishes at The Pilchard Inn Modern British cuisine at The Nettleford Youll develop a distinctive culinary identity celebrating the island, the tides and the best of Devons local suppliers. This is a hands-on leadership role balancing creativity, operational delivery and team development, while working closely with the F&B and senior leadership teams. Key Responsibilities Lead, inspire and develop all kitchen teams to deliver exceptional food and service Create seasonal menus across all outlets showcasing local, sustainable produce Drive innovation while respecting Burgh Island heritage Oversee kitchen management including food safety, compliance, costing and labour planning Collaborate with F&B and senior leadership to deliver a seamless guest experience Elevate celebration and event catering with memorable culinary experiences Champion a positive, inclusive and empowered kitchen culture About You You are a leader with culinary excellence and emotional intelligence nurturing your team while driving standards and innovation. Proven experience as Head or Executive Chef in a high-quality, independent or destination hotel with multiple dining concepts Commitment to seasonal, responsible, local sourcing Strong leadership and mentoring approach Commercial awareness with proven cost and margin management Calm, collaborative, inspirational style Creativity, curiosity and a passion for hospitality and team culture Why Join Us A rare opportunity to shape the next chapter of a British icon and work within a collaborative, inclusive leadership team. Benefits include: Subsidised accommodation Discounts on food & drink Free high-quality staff meals on shift Monthly gratuities Annual nights stay Health & wellbeing support Quarterly bonus scheme Plus other great benefits Apply now to bring passion, creativity and leadership to one of the UKs most extraordinary hotels. TPBN1_UKCT

Created: 2025-11-03