Executive Head Chef

About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our ‘Squires’ Restaurant provides a completely modern dining experience. Our eclectic menus attract a wide and travelled clientele, using only the finest seasonal ingredients and wherever possible sourcing all our products locally. Alongside this, a very busy bar and Conference & Events business, with private dinners, conference lunches and Weddings.

The Position

Joining our team of talented chefs, our Head Chef will play an active and hands-on role in managing the kitchen, inspiring fresh ideas, devising menus, mentoring & training the team and keeping everything running smoothly, no matter how busy service is.

About You

You will have:

• Experience of working at 2 or 3 AA Rosette level.
• Experience of running a busy multi-functional kitchen (Restaurant, Bar, Conference & Events and Spa Kitchen).
• A desire to train, develop and mentor your team.
• Passion and creative flair, with extensive culinary knowledge.
• Strong team player attitude with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm, in-control and focused during busy service.
• A positive role-model embodying our values of mutual respect and professionalism within the kitchen.
• Ideally with experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel property.
• Food & Hygiene Certificate required (valid within last 3 years).

Why Join our Team

A privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training