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Head Chef @ The View
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Head Chef @ The View
Head Chef – The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Exeter
Job Number
26074668
Category
Food and Beverage & Culinary
Location
The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Sandy Park Way, Exeter, England, United Kingdom EX2 7NN
Schedule
Full-time, on-site at the hotel
About The Role
The Head Chef at The Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, Exeter will play a pivotal role in delivering an unparalleled dining experience. Tucked beside the Exeter Chiefs Rugby Stadium, this 250-bedroom hotel opened in 2022 and embodies a unique, vibrant outlook—blending sports culture, premium hospitality, and culinary innovation.
Our venue comprises two distinct yet complementary offerings:
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The View A rooftop restaurant & bar serving locally sourced fresh produce in a contemporary, elegant setting. Visible from miles away, it’s synonymous with exceptional service.
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Kitchen & Bistro A 3rd-floor, relaxed dining area catering to business guests with simple,high-quality dishes featuring Devon’s finest local ingredients.
Additionally, the hotel hosts events in collaboration with elite sports teams, bespoke celebrations, and business meetings, all of which require your culinary leadership.
A critical role for those who thrive in fast-paced hospitality, this position expects you to lead by example, fostering a team culture where skill, sustainability, and passion drive success.
Salary & Benefits
£40,000 – £48,000 p.a.
This role comes with a stellar benefits package that extends beyond the kitchen:
- Meals – Complimentary meals in our canteen
- Private Medical – Dedicated healthcare support
- Life Insurance – Security for loved ones
- Bonus Scheme – Annual performance-based rewards
- Learning & Growth – Access to digital resources and cross-discipline development
- Apprenticeship Opportunities – Professional upskilling pathways
- Company Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Flexible Holidays – 23 days + public holidays, increasing with tenure
- Uniform Provided – Fully supported with dry cleaning services
- Emotional Wellbeing – Take Care resources and counselling support
- Career Milestones – Recognition and apprecition events
- Shopping & Travel Discounts – Marriott Global Hotel Discounts + 20% off F&B at Marriott properties and Membership Welfare discounts (shopping, cinema, tech)
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Responsibilities
As Head Chef, you will:
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Culinary Expertise
- Be certified to a minimum of 2 Michelin stars equivalents (e.g., AA Rosette Level)
- Demonstrate a deep passion for locally sourced, fresh ingredients
- Drive sustainability in food waste reduction – zéro gaspillage approach
- Possess "hands-on operational leadership" by personally running service passes and refining menu execution
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Team Leadership & Guest Experience
- Lead and manage kitchen and food service staff while infusing team members with growth opportunities
- Ensure exceptional guest and employee satisfaction through consistency and innovation
- Manage and improve food cost and margins with precision
- Adapt to employee needs, workload shifts, and high-pressure scenarios
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Event & Flexible Operations
- Knowledgeable in pasteurplanting (e.g., banquets, private events, individual stylings)
- Willing to work across all hotel F&B sectors, from Kitchen & Bistro to event execution
- Maintain all kitchen and food prep standards, from sanitation to guest delivery
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Strategic Oversight
- staffing levels (balancing service, operational needs, and cost efficiency)
- Audit food production and support areas for compliance and creativity
- Foster culinary vision for additional events and agile cooking methods
Requirements
The ideal candidate brings an overarching perspective of hospitality cookery:
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- Minimum 2 AA Rosette or recognised equivalent chef certifications required
- Proven leadership in fast-paced, guest-facing kitchens
- Flush with local ingredients—seasonal, regional procurement knowledge strongly preferred
- Michífica pragmatism in efficiency costing and delivering hospitality-style service excellence
- Flexible work ethic, adaptable to shift schedules and diverse culinary standards
- Past experience with events catering (corporate, exclusive evening menus, micro-event creations)
- Commitment to high standards: instinct for adherence to food safety, presentation, pricing organisation and efficiency
About Courtyard by Marriott & Our Culture
"Find the space that works best for you—and let’s never stop growing."
Courtyard by Marriott originated as a destination born out of revolutionary thinking—originally created for business travelers. We continue to empower travellers, businesses, and sometimes even uni players—attracting those who embrace change and solve challenges through service excellence.
Our teams thrive on:
- Passion for going above and beyond—both for hotel service and personal development.
- Cultivating a collaborative, small but ambitious atmosphere focused on fun, connection, ambit ظلت societalsity.
- Global reach with local focus, leveraging our worldwide franchise while honouring Exeter’s culinary community.
Our drive towards equality, diversity, and inclusion drives every move we make: "The incredible strength of our brand—the richness of every associate within it—grows from collective difference."
Join our cultural culinary narrative where ** chaque petit détail makes the magic**.
For application or further insights contact your local HR or applicant login via: Marriott International
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