Head Chef in Royal Leamington Spa

We’re proud winners of the AA Small Hotel Group of the year 2024-25, and Best Employer at the 2025 Springboard Awards for Excellence

Salary:£55,000–£65,000 depending on experience, plus 10% of annual salary bonus (based on kitchen KPI's) and service charge. Arelocation support package is available.

What you’ll be doing?

As Head Chef, you’ll lead the food atMallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa, with your focus firmly on TheWarwick, our 3 AA Rosette restaurant.

Following the launch of The Warwick in2025, Mallory Court has entered an exciting new chapter as a dining destinationin the Midlands. The restaurant has already built strong momentum, and this isyour opportunity to make it your own - strengthening its reputation, continuingto raise standards and bringing your own ideas and creativity to the table.

What makes this role different is the teambehind you. We’re investing in two Senior Sous Chefs: one leading The Warwickbrigade alongside you, and one running the day-to-day hotel kitchen - breakfast,Sencha, our Japanese-fusion restaurant, and our weddings, meetings and events. It means you can spend your time focusing on The Warwick, knowing the wider hotelis in safe hands.

You’ll still hold overall responsibilityfor food across the hotel, from menu development, standards and food costs topayroll, purchasing and compliance. You’ll be a key member of the hotel’sleadership team, working closely with the General Manager and wider departmentsto grow food sales, strengthen our local profile and make sure every outletreflects the same care and quality.

Just as importantly as the food, you’ll create apositive and engaging kitchen culture - you’ll lead by example, develop yourbrigade and make sure people feel supported, challenged and proud of the foodthey produce. We pride ourselves on a positive kitchen culture and there is no room for an old school approach.

What you’ll need?

• Proven 3 AA Rosette cookingability at Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level. We’re open to exceptional chefsfrom restaurants as well as hotels.
• To be an exceptional peopleleader, creating a high-performing kitchen culture through coaching,accountability and respect.
• To inspire high standardswithout ego, developing talented chefs who are proud to be part of yourbrigade.
• Strong commercial awareness,with experience of managing GP, payroll, menu engineering and kitchenperformance.
• Excellent kitchen managementskills, embracing technology across purchasing, stock control, payroll,rostering, food safety, training and operational efficiency.
• Industry focus – outwardlylooking, with the ability to understand food trends and evolve with a modernapproach to fine dining.
• The ambition to take TheWarwick forward and the willingness to take responsibility for food across thewhole hotel.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a 3 Rosetterestaurant with genuine momentum, backed by a senior team that lets you focuson the food.

What’s in it for you?

At Eden Hotel Collection, we’re proud of our award-winning approach to employee wellbeing, engagement, and recognition (with industry award winsin 2023, 2024 and 2025!)—which means you’re joining a team that values your happiness, growth, and success every step of the way.

• Generous Time Off: 31 days of leave, increasing to 33 with service.
• Monthly Tips: Fairly shared service charge/gratuities, all paid on second paydate in the month.
• Discounts & Perks: Exclusive savings at 800+ retailers, gyms, restaurants, days out, and utilities.
• Wellbeing Center: Access to Hello Fresh recipes, fitness videos, and financial planning tools.
• Health & Wellness Plans: Dental, vision, alternative care, and 24/7 GP access.
• Sustainable Commuting: Cycle-to-Work and Electric Vehicle Leasing options.
• Exclusive EHC Perks: Discounted stays, spa treatments, golf, and leisure at our properties.
• The Happy Hub: Our reward and recognition platform where you can send peer-to-peer cards, earn monetary rewards, be celebrated as Employee of the Month, and receive long-service vouchers.
• Genuine Wellbeing Support: We’re here to support your financial, mental, and physical wellbeing both via our supportive teams and Hospitality Action.
• Employee Comm’s: Stay connected through Eden Engage for all the latest team news.
• Grow with Eden: Develop with us through apprenticeships and leadership programs like RISE & THRIVE.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced leave and return-to-work financial support for life’s key moments.
• Everyday Essentials: Free parking, meals on duty, uniform provided and a footwear allowance.

A Culture of Collaboration and Care

We work together to create a truly inclusive workplace, where your voice matters, and real change happens:

• Your Voice Matters: Regular surveys that value your input.
• Real Action: “You said, we did”—because we listen and respond.
• Sustainability Focus: Employee champions at every hotel and HQ.

We’re proud members of the Hoteliers’ Charter, and our team is always at the heart of what we do, guided by our values of Heart, Honesty, Spirit, and Team.

Our commitment to equity means we welcome talent from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and we encourage applications from all communities, including underrepresented groups, parents, people living with disabilities, and those bringing diverse perspectives. Join us to experience what it means to work for a values-led, award-winning employer.

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