Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Guisborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub company in the UK seeks an experienced Head Chef for their King's Head Inn. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality, and managing daily kitchen operations. Ideal candidates will have strong culinary skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a chance to make a significant impact in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

50% off food at any Inn

Paid breaks

Stay for £1 during January - March

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar head chef role or kitchen management.
• Strong culinary skills with a focus on food quality and presentation.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences.
• Manage kitchen operations, including orders and financial targets.
• Ensure all meals are prepared to a high standard.

Skills

Culinary creativity

Leadership

Organization

Ability to work under pressure

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 pubs 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 focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

How we say thank you!

• 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 (…that’s tips to me and you)
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give‑inn back scheme
• Join an award‑winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Nestled in the picturesque village of Newton under Roseberry, The King’s Head Inn is a quintessential country pub, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a prime location in Captain Cook Country. With easy access to the stunning North York Moors National Park and the Cleveland Way, it’s the perfect spot to enjoy a vibrant, rewarding environment while surrounded by natural beauty.

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 https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

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