Head Chef

The-Harrogate-Inn; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extra paid holidays

50% off food

£1 stays in January–March

1/3 off room bookings

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Harrogate Inn, part of The Inn Collection Group, sits on Parliament Hill in Harrogate. We are seeking a Head Chef to set the standard, craft outstanding dishes, and lead a talented kitchen team to deliver memorable dining experiences.

You will manage daily kitchen operations, control costs, source ingredients from nominated suppliers, and ensure quality from prep to service. If you’re passionate, driven and thrive in a fast-paced setting, join us and help shape the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen team leadership and ability to manage a busy, high-volume operation.
• Strong focus on food quality, presentation and customer satisfaction.
• Budgeting and cost-control to meet financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain kitchen standards and menus.
• Lead a/kitchen team, recruit, train and develop staff.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ordering, stock control and budgeting.

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.

• 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.

Compensation: To be discussed