Nestling in the quaint town of North Berwick, the magnificent Marine North Berwick is bordered with a golden strand of beach and the amazing North Berwick, Golf Course. This lovingly maintained Victorian hotel is home to one of Europe’s finest resort Spas and is perfect for a short break, residential conference or grand event. Now part of the Marine and Lawn portfolio there has never been a more exciting time to join our Team. The Opportunity We have an exciting opportunity to work as part of the Executive Team within the Resort to proactively develop and maintain a guest focused culture. The successful candidate will drive change through developing and leading the team to elevate an already exceptional offering. The Executive Head Chef will: Manage all aspects of the culinary offering and operations within the Resort and assume responsibility for ensuring an exceptional culinary experience for our guests. Have a hands on, operational approach. Curate exciting and up-to-date menus, in keeping with the style and format of each outlet and the brand. Lead and motivate team members through effective communication, training and development, in accordance with company policies and relevant employment legislation, ensuring HR procedures are followed. Manage the annual food budget, agreeing and implementing the appropriate mechanisms to effectively manage food costs and all contributing factors to the profitable performance of food outlets within the Resort. Ensure the interior, fixtures and equipment of the each food outlet are properly maintained and presented, with the highest standards of cleanliness and housekeeping. Work closely with all internal and external stakeholders to promote and market the business; network with existing clients and develop strong relationships to enhance revenue opportunity within the outlets. Ensure quality standards and procedures are fully implemented and regularly reviewed throughout all outlets, ensuring feedback is used to promote continual improvement of our culinary offerings. Monitoring and managing the cleanliness of the kitchen ensuring compliance with all external and internal requirements. Responsibility for overseeing the timely production of the kitchen rota whilst working within payroll budgets. Utilising the in house software fully for purchasing and stock control to achieve GP target. Maintain effective communication to ensure plans, challenges and successes are understood, and individual performance is aligned to the overall business strategy. Create and promote opportunities to develop and enhance effective working relationships within the team and across all stakeholders. Liaise with and utilise the support of suppliers and other external stakeholders as appropriate. Ensure an effective and safe working environment is maintained in compliance with appropriate legislation, such as Licensing Laws, Health & Safety, and other statutory requirements. What we are looking for Minimum 3 years’ experience within a Head Chef role within a similar size outlet. Minimum of 2 years’ experience, leading a team. Previous experience of forecasting and managing a budget independently. Previous experience of leading a team through a period of change. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Previous complex Employee Relations experience. Conflict management solution skills. Excellent communication and IT skills. Problem Solving Aptitude. Strong interpersonal skills. The Perks Enrolment in pension from Day 1 for all eligible team members Meal on each shift in a dedicated team member area Access to everyday discounts from high street retailers Car Parking Discounted hotel room rates for you and your family across the portfolio (T&C’s apply) Refer a Friend Scheme – just by putting a good word in for a friend you could earn some extra cash Incentive schemes Employee Assistance Programme Team Celebration Awards Access to participating in healthcare plans and insurance plans – just in case Equal Opportunities We are committed to recruitment practices that do not discriminate against any job applicant because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity. We value diverse cultures, ideas, and people as part of our core DNA. Right to Work In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage. About us Marine & Lawn Hotels & Resorts is a collection of bespoke hotels in the world’s most distinguished golfing destinations. Nestled along some of the most coveted courses across the globe, each of our properties offer unforgettable travel experiences inspired in the history and legacy of the once-in-a-lifetime destinations they call home. Here, we invite locals, neighbours, and international guests alike to embrace the beauty of where land meets sea as they embark upon a journey rooted in service, storytelling, and adventure. For more information visit www.marineandlawn.com .