Executive Chef Seasonal Role

ENNISMORE

About the Role
We re looking for a bold, creative, and commercially minded Executive Chef to join our team for the high season, May through September. As a key member of the hotel leadership team, you will drive all culinary operations and experiences, ensuring every dish and dining moment reflects the hotel s luxury lifestyle ethos.

This seasonal role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact during a high-energy period, with potential for longer-term opportunities within Ennismore s portfolio beyond the season.

What you ll do...

Pre-Opening & Seasonal Launch

• Collaborate with the F&B Director, brand, and culinary teams to design innovative menus that blend local ingredients with global lifestyle trends.

• Recruit, onboard, and inspire your brigade, ensuring operational excellence and a strong team culture.

• Oversee kitchen setup, equipment, OS&E, and compliance with licensing and safety standards.

• Work with Marketing & PR to create memorable culinary experiences and highlight the property s gastronomic story.

Operations & Guest Experience

• Lead daily kitchen operations across all F&B outlets, ensuring high-quality, consistent, and creative culinary delivery.

• Monitor food cost, margin, and KPIs to maintain profitability while driving culinary innovation.

• Ensure hygiene, safety, and operational standards are consistently met.

• Maintain the highest quality of culinary output, presentation, and guest satisfaction.

Team Leadership

• Inspire, motivate, and mentor a high-performing seasonal kitchen team.

• Foster a collaborative, creative, and accountable culture in line with Ennismore values.

• Implement development opportunities and succession planning for team members.

• Ensure professional standards in grooming, conduct, and kitchen communication.

Brand & Strategy

• Position the hotel as a culinary destination in the North Coast, delivering experiences that reflect both local culture and global luxury lifestyle trends.

• Innovate menus, culinary events, and guest interactions to enhance the property s lifestyle offering.

• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing teams to tell the hotel s culinary story across physical and digital platforms.

Facilities & Support

• Ensure all kitchens, storage, and back-of-house areas are maintained to the highest levels of cleanliness, efficiency, and safety.

• Work closely with Engineering, F&B, and People & Culture to ensure smooth daily operations and team well-being.

Seasonal Opportunity with Growth Potential
This role runs from May to September, with exceptional talent considered for extended or long-term opportunities across Ennismore s portfolio of luxury and lifestyle hotels.