Head Chef

Both dining experiences at The Lygon Arms, a 600-year-old coaching inn nestled in picturesque Broadway, have just gone up a gear fuelled by a new partnership with Chef James Martin. Both Grill and Tavern opened in March 2023 are set to become two of the most sought-after restaurants in the Cotswolds. Both venues follow in the footsteps of James Martin’s phenomenal success at The Lygon Arms’ sister hotel in Hampshire, Chewton Glen, where James and his talented brigade of chefs developed a stand-out menu at The Kitchen Restaurant & Cookery School following its launch in 2017.

What's in it for you?

• £60,000.00 per annum salary
• Service charge paid monthly -circa 2,5k per annum (non-contractual)
• 30 days of annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Private healthcare with Axa after probation
• Cashback healthcare cover after probation
• Generous Team &  Friends and Family rates at Iconic Luxury Hotels
• 25% discount on all Food and Beverage
• Discount on Spa treatment and products
• Exclusive Team rates with London & Regional properties worldwide
• Lenght of service gifts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Team social events, seasonal gifts
• and much more…

Head Chef - About You:  

As the Head Chef of The Lygon Arms’ Kitchen team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our guests keep returning for more delightful experiences. Working alongside James Martin’s chefs, you will create and design new dishes, maintaining the highest standards in food preparation, presentation, and quality. 

Head Chef - key responsibilities:

1. Food Preparation and Quality:

   • Collaborate with James Martin’s team to create and design innovative dishes.
   • Ensure consistent quality and presentation of all culinary creations.
   • Proactively drive ongoing product improvement strategies.

2. Guest Satisfaction and Market Trends:

   • Keep a keen eye on guest satisfaction and service.
   • Stay updated on market trends and incorporate relevant changes into the business.
   • Recognize that excellence enhances the overall guest experience.

3. Seasonal Product Initiatives:

   • Confidently drive seasonal product initiatives to enhance the business’s financial performance.

4. Cost Control and Waste Management:

   • Control wastage and maintain food costs effectively.

5. Kitchen Management and Integrity:

   • Manage the kitchen operations with integrity.
   • Oversee team members, health and safety, equipment, and related areas.

6. Positive Team Dynamics:

   • Foster a respectful and cooperative relationship between the restaurant and the kitchen.
   • Lead your team constructively, promoting training and development.

Remember, your commitment to Company Policy, the Vision Statement, and Departmental Objectives to ensure a successful culinary journey at The Lygon Arms

If you find the buzz and pace of hospitality exciting and feel comfortable working under pressure, please Apply Now, we'd love to hear from you!

Situated within the idyllic Cotswolds village of Broadway in Worcestershire. With roots dating back to the 14th century, The Lygon Arms is steeped in history, and remainders of the vast Tudor influence are visibly appreciated in the superb restoration of original features. The Lygon Arms boasts five exceptional culinary venues; the Lygon Bar& Grill, the Lygon Wine Bar, The Russell Room, The Courtyard and the Spa Kitchen & Bar, numerous snugs and lounges, a luxurious Spa, and 86 guest rooms, including the regally appointed Charles I suite. A perfect base from which to explore the Cotswolds, guests looking for a more rejuvenating stay can enjoy the calm of its spa retreat with a range of relaxing treatments and therapies.