Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday extra holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount (50%)

Low-cost winter stays (£1)

Room booking discount 1/3 off

Same-day booking £50 bonus

Family discounts 15% off

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Award-winning team – Best Pub Employer

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group in Harrogate is seeking a Head Chef to set culinary standards, lead a kitchen team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences at our inn on Parliament Hill. You will drive quality, freshness, and presentation while managing costs and supplier relationships.

Take ownership of daily operations, maintain budget targets, and inspire a fast‑paced team to consistently delight guests with outstanding food.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high‑quality meals.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, orders, and supplier relationships.
• Proven track record of meeting budget targets for food, wastage and wages.
• Strong leadership in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Manage orders with nominated suppliers.
• Meet budgeted costs for food, wastage and wages.
• Maintain high culinary standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Budget management

Team management

Quality control

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: warmth, customer‑obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

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.

Set on famous Parliament Hill, The Harrogate Inn, formally known as The St George Hotel offers an ideal location surrounded by Yorkshire's finest treasures. Just steps away, you'll find the charming Betty's Tea Rooms, the historic Royal Hall, and the Turkish Baths. Experience the perfect balance of elegance and convenience in the heart of Harrogate.

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

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.