The Head Chef will lead kitchen operations at The View Restaurant, ensuring consistently high food quality, presentation, hygiene and service standards. Requirements typically include substantial experience as a senior chef or Head Chef, strong knowledge of food safety and allergen regulations, menu planning, cost control, purchasing and stock management. The successful candidate should be an organised and creative leader who can recruit, train and motivate a kitchen team, manage busy service periods and work effectively with restaurant and hotel departments. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is expected. Candidates should demonstrate commercial awareness, calm decision-making, excellent communication and a genuine commitment to guest satisfaction.
Courtyard by Marriott Exeter Sandy Park is a modern Marriott hotel located beside Sandy Park, the home of Exeter Chiefs and a major venue for sporting, business and entertainment events. The property offers comfortable accommodation, meeting and event facilities, leisure amenities and food and beverage outlets including The View Restaurant. It operates under Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies, with a broad portfolio of hotels and resorts worldwide. Marriott is known for structured training, international career opportunities, employee benefits and service-focused workplace standards. In this role, the Head Chef would support the hotel's culinary reputation, oversee kitchen performance and help deliver reliable experiences for hotel guests, event attendees and local diners.
The United Kingdom offers wide opportunities in hospitality, particularly in hotels, restaurants, events and tourism across cities such as London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Exeter. Workplace culture is generally professional, customer-focused and respectful of personal boundaries, with strong emphasis on punctuality, teamwork and health and safety. Lifestyle varies from busy urban living to quieter coastal and countryside communities; Exeter offers good transport links, outdoor activities and a relaxed atmosphere. International candidates normally need the legal right to work, commonly through a Skilled Worker visa when the employer and role qualify, or another eligible visa route. Check current rules on GOV.UK, as sponsorship depends on occupation, salary and employer status. Relocation planning should include accommodation, council tax, transport, National Insurance, banking and healthcare registration. Hospitality work may involve evenings, weekends and seasonal demand.
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