Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Cartmel Fell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality company in Cartmel Fell is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The successful candidate will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensure the highest quality of food, and inspire a talented culinary team. This role requires proven culinary skills, leadership ability, and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences. Benefits include generous holiday policies, employee discounts, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthdays

Discounts on food and room bookings

Employee Assistance Programme

Tronc (tips) distribution

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar leadership role in a kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to create menus based on customers' preferences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to ensure quality and consistency of food.
• Manage kitchen operations and meet financial targets.
• Create and maintain a positive work environment.

Skills

Culinary skills

Leadership

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity in dish preparation

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pub with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focus, warmth, and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

We offer our team members a range of benefits:

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns.
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings.
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Tronc (tips) — a fair way to share tips among staff.
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme.
• Join an award-winning team recognized as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Angel Inn, Bowness, is perched above Lake Windermere, offering stunning views of the fells and surrounding countryside. Its elevated position makes it a standout destination, perfect for those looking to take in the breathtaking beauty of the Lake District.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

When guests walk through the doors of our Inn, the experience truly begins in the kitchen. As Head Chef, you set the standard, bringing your creativity, skill, and dedication to every dish that leaves your team’s hands. From ensuring every meal is professionally prepared to perfection, your passion for culinary excellence makes our Inns not only a delight to dine at but also an inspiring place to work.

Being a Head Chef is challenging and requires hard work, but your leadership is key to creating exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on quality, freshness, and presentation, you lead a talented kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food that keeps guests coming back.

In addition to leading the team, you’ll take full responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations, ensuring smooth running, managing orders with nominated suppliers, and meeting financial targets. Your ability to stay calm under pressure and efficiently achieve budgeted costs for food, wastage, and wages ensures everything runs to perfection.

If you’re dedicated, passionate, and love working in a fast-paced environment, we think you’ll fit right inn…

ICG supported Tristan's development, enabling him to grow from Chef de Partie into the role of Head Chef. Watch Tristan’s Video to learn more about the role of a Head Chef here.

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