Executive Head Chef in Stretton

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK's #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2026, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! Hilton at St George's Park is entering an exciting new era of culinary delivery, and we are seeking an inspiring, strategic and engaging Executive Head Chef to lead our kitchen operation. This truly unique Hilton property is set in acres of Staffordshire countryside just outside Burton upon Trent. It is proud to be the home of English Football. Alongside this prestigious sporting heritage, the hotel offers the opportunity to build a career with Hilton - the world's leading global hospitality company.

With 228 contemporary bedrooms, an extensive food and beverage offering including Crossbar, Restaurant and Coffee Lounge, spa and fitness facilities, and exceptional meeting and events space, the hotel caters for England football teams as well as other elite sports teams and both corporate clients and leisure guests alike.

We can offer you:

• Competitive annual salary
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career!
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Free Parking
• Subsidised Taxi Scheme
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas

As an Executive Head Chef, you will be fully accountable for the overall culinary direction, quality and performance of the hotel's kitchen operation. You will lead, inspire and develop a high-performing Head Chef and kitchen brigade while delivering innovative menus and exceptional dining experiences across all outlets. This role requires a blend of strong people leadership, commercial acumen and hands-on culinary expertise to ensure standards remain consistently high while meeting financial and operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Culinary Leadership & Quality
  • Provide clear leadership to the kitchen brigade, driving engagement, development and succession planning
  • Deliver creative, market-relevant menus that meet guest expectations and align with Hilton brand standards
  • Ensure the consistent production of high-quality food across all hotel outlets, events and functions
  • Demonstrate a robust understanding of elite nutrition and wellness
  • Regularly review the hotels offerings in partnership with the Food & Beverage Director, FA nutrition community and Hilton's Food and Drink team to reflect trends and guest feedback
• Operational & Financial Management
  • Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including planning, forecasting, budgeting and resource management
  • Maintain robust food control and waste management systems to protect margins without compromising quality and support our ESG Goals
  • Manage departmental financial performance in line with hotel objectives and targets
  • Ensure staffing levels and rota planning meet business demands and comply with local legislation
• People Management & Development
  • Recruit, train, coach and develop the kitchen team to build a strong, capable and motivated workforce
  • Address performance, conduct and capability matters fairly and promptly in line with company policies
  • Ensure team members are fully informed on menus, promotions, events and standards
  • Lead regular team communication meetings to support engagement and alignment
• Compliance, Safety & Sustainability
  • Ensure full compliance with all food safety, allergen management, health and safety, hygiene, security and fire regulations
  • Proactively manage maintenance, cleanliness and hazard reporting within kitchen areas
  • Promote environmentally responsible working practices and minimise food waste
  • Build positive working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders

What We're Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate the following skills, experience and behaviours:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or as a high-performing Sous Chef (In a large conference-based property) ready for the next step, within a high-quality hotel or hospitality environment
• Strong leadership capability with the ability to inspire, develop and retain talented teams
• A creative, quality-driven approach to food production
• Solid commercial awareness and experience managing kitchen finances
• Excellent communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple demands and meet deadlines
• A relevant trade qualification (proof may be required)

Desirable

• Management qualification or formal leadership training
• Competence with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.