Head Chef – Luxury Spa Hotel with 3 AA Rosette Restaurant

Northamptonshire
£70,000 Base Salary + Service Charge + Bonus

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary operation at one of the Midlands’ most prestigious luxury country house spa hotels.

Set within a historic estate, the hotel is home to two award-winning restaurants — a 3 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant and a 2 AA Rosette brasserie — alongside a thriving weddings and events operation. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the kitchens across the estate, leading an established brigade and driving standards across all areas of the food offering.

This is a senior leadership role suited to a chef with the experience, authority and vision to manage a large multi-outlet operation while maintaining the quality and consistency expected at Rosette level.

The Operation

3 AA Rosette Restaurant
A flagship fine-dining destination delivering refined modern British cuisine built around seasonal produce.

2 AA Rosette Brasserie
A sophisticated, contemporary dining space offering a more relaxed but still quality-driven experience.

Events & Banqueting
A major part of the business, with large-scale weddings and private events hosted in a purpose-built Orangery and across the wider estate.

You will oversee a brigade of approximately 12 chefs, supported by an Executive Pastry Chef and an experienced senior team.

The Role

Leading the full culinary operation across the hotel’s kitchens
Maintaining the standards required for 3 AA Rosette dining
Managing and developing a brigade of around 12 chefs
Overseeing menu development across restaurants, events and hotel dining
Ensuring strong operational structure, organisation and kitchen culture
Managing food costs, supplier relationships and kitchen systems
Delivering high-quality food across restaurant service, weddings and banqueting

This role requires a chef comfortable balancing fine dining precision with the demands of a large luxury hotel operation.

Candidate Profile

Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Sous Chef within a luxury hotel or multi-outlet operation
Background within 3 AA Rosette or Michelin Guide kitchens
Strong leadership experience managing larger brigades
Excellent organisational and commercial awareness
Passion for seasonal produce and modern British cuisine
Ability to lead from the front while building a strong and professional kitchen culture

The Package

£70,000 base salary
Service charge on top
Performance-related bonus
Complimentary leisure membership (spa, gym and pool)
Staff discounts across the hotel
Relocation support available
Free on-site parking within the estate grounds

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to take control of the kitchens at a prestigious luxury spa hotel with multiple Rosette restaurants, leading a strong brigade and shaping the future direction of the food offering across the estate.

If you are an experienced chef ready to lead a serious operation while maintaining the highest culinary standards, we would love to hear from you.