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This Neo-Gothic masterpiece, set within 40 acres of parkland and woodland near Stratford-upon-Avon, blends dramatic architecture with discreet luxury - creating a workplace that is as inspiring as it is unique.\nAs part of our team, you’ll help bring the hotel’s rich heritage and quiet elegance to life for every guest. From welcoming visitors who come to explore our manicured gardens and historic ivy-clad ruins, to supporting the fine dining experience where candlelight, our personalised service, with an emphasis on service excellence & consistency, and menus celebrating the best of British provenance take centre stage, your role will help shape moments our guests never forget.\nIf you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a supportive environment, and enjoy making a real difference to someone’s stay, Ettington Park Hotel & Spa offers an inspiring place to grow your career.\nWhat will the role involve?\nThe role of Head Chef at Ettington Park Hotelinvolves leading the delivery of an exceptional culinary experience for guests, ensuring that all menus reflect creativity, quality, and seasonal diversity. The Head Chef will design and oversee dishes that complement the hotel’s luxury offering, providing expert leadership in the kitchenand maintainingoutstanding standards of presentation and flavour.\nAs Head Chef your role will focus on supporting and developing the culinary team through training, guidance, and inspirational leadership. Responsibilities also include managing kitchen operations, maintainingstrong relationships with suppliers, monitoring stock and costs, and creating bespoke menus across the hotels outlets thatenhance the overall guest experience and uphold the hotel’s reputation for excellence in luxury hospitality.\nThis is a full-time role working 5days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 45hours per week, which may vary depending on business.\nWhat’s in it for you?\nA highly competitive salary plus a share of service charge.\nA welcoming, inclusive culture where long-term friendships and diversity are celebrated.\nOngoing career development with in-house and external training, including apprenticeships and industry-recognised courses.\n28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.\nUniform and meals on shift provided.\nComplimentary spa access (*restrictions apply).\nFree onsite parking (where applicable).\nAccess to wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme.\nCompany pension, enhanced sick pay & Life assurance scheme.\nOnline retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.\nDiscounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, spa treatments & products.\nAnnual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).\nIntroduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.\nColleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.\nRegular team gatherings and appreciation events.\nAre you Hand Picked?\nWe are looking for active and enthusiastic candidates that have a willing attitude and a welcoming and friendly nature. We work as a team to ensure our hotel operatessmoothly and our guests are receiving a high-quality, personalised, and magical experience that they remember, recommendand return to time and time again.\nYou will have significant experienceleading high-performing professional kitchens, ideally supported by advanced culinary or hospitality qualifications. As an Executive Head Chef, you will demonstrateexceptional leadership, strategic kitchen management, and a strong commitment to culinary excellence and innovation.\nYou will bring outstanding organisational and operational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and hospitality experiences while mentoring and developing your team.\n\nWe want people that are passionate, showing the ability to go above and beyondnaturally, that take pride in delivering consistently high standardsand pay attention to all the details, with a focus on service, excellent and consistency as the everyday.\n\nWho we are…\nHand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.\nDedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.\nHand Picked Hotels are committed to protecting the environment for a sustainable future, and all of our hotels have received the ‘Green Tourism’ accreditation. A Recognition of our progress in reducing energy use and waste, supporting biodiversity, and sourcing responsibly from local and ethical partners.\nApply Today\nIf you're an experienced Head Cheflooking to work in a luxury hotel, take the next step in your career with Ettington Park Hotel & Spa and apply now.\nHand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. 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