The successful applicant will follow in the footsteps of current executive chef, Shay Cooper, who is ‘moving on to pastures new’ after five years there.

Searching far and wide across the UK, The Goring said it is looking for a “dynamic chef with an abundance of imagination, creativity and initiative to push the restaurant even further” and “cement the Dining Room’s excellent reputation.”

Owned and managed by its founding family, the Gorings, The Dining Room received its first Michelin star in 2016 with the hotel set to open its second restaurant late spring.

Jeremy Goring commented: “It’s been an utter privilege to work with Shay - in my opinion he’s one of the very best chefs in the country. With his help over the last five years, we’ve taken The Dining Room to a new level.

“Now we intend to continue building on that and take another big step upwards in our flagship restaurant.

“Looking forward, there is a lot of excitement within The Goring as to what 2019 will bring.

“With the announcement of our new restaurant and bar opening later in the year, it’s the perfect time for a brilliant new chef to take command of the Dining Room and raise it to the next level.”