Executive Chef

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is on the lookout for a dynamic Executive Head Chef to inspire and lead in our brand-new, highly anticipated hotel opening.

Join the excitement and become part of the Hotel Indigo family! 

Hotel Indigo Gloucester is set to open in 2025, offering a free-spirited experience for our guests enriched with local culture.

Nestled in the heart of the neighbourhood and built on the site of the White Priory, we embrace the concept of storytelling-by-design.

Artefacts rescued from the site are now showcased in the Gloucester Museum, linking our hotel to this city’s multi-layered history.

As Gloucester thrives with its diverse industries and culture, Hotel Indigo will become a vibrant part of the city’s evolving narrative.

As an Executive Head Chef, your day-to-day will be driven by our Guests needs, however you can expect to cover the following duties and responsibilities (not all encompassing) …


* Working closely with our Restaurant and Bars manager to ensure a coordinated F&B approach


* Create and develop menus, with local knowledge and inspiration – whilst keeping up to date with both local, UK and worldwide food trends


* Support both operationally (team development and management) and behind the scenes (managing finances and stock).


* Expertise in all sections of a fast-paced, high-end kitchen.


* Strong health and safety knowledge with an organised approach to ensuring the cleanliness of our Kitchen environment 


* Supporting our chefs to excel in their careers, encouraging training and promotion from within 

We are searching for a true service superstar, someone who thrives in providing our Guests with an excellent service throughout their stay.

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has….


* Availability to work a variety of shifts throughout the week, including weekends


* Experience working within a Hotel restaurant as either an Executive Chef or a Head Chef (preferably for a minimum of 1-2 years) 


* Strong people management skills specifically in training and developing employees, you will be someone who has supported with recruitment, onboarding and training of new starters 


* Hunger for success in the form of a high standard service, you will pay close attention to detail and ensure that our dishes are being produced to the highest standards within brand guidelines 


* To be a confident leader who enjoys to lead by example! This will be a new team who will need someone to guide and support them throughout the opening process. 


* Experience working a restaurant opening is highly desired 


* Above all, you will have a positive attitude and be looking for your next challenge to see where your career can take you!

Just like no two Hotel Indigos are alike, we believe no two individuals are alike.

Therefore, we offer our colleagues with a wide range of additional benefits to support you.

By taking a confident step in your career and...