Head Chef

Cumbria and Lancashire; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional dining experiences. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in culinary excellence and leadership, managing a talented kitchen team while ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation. This role offers a dynamic work environment focused on creativity and professionalism.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthdays

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at inns

Discounted room bookings

Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

Tips through Tronc

Community engagement through Give-inn back scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-pressure kitchen environment.
• Passion for quality, freshness, and presentation in food preparation.
• Ability to lead and inspire kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional food.
• Manage daily operations of the kitchen to ensure smooth running.
• Meet financial targets related to food costs and staffing.

Skills

Culinary excellence

Leadership

Budget management

Team management

Education

Relevant culinary qualifications

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

About Us

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.

Occupying a prime position on the seafront of Lytham St Annes, Offshore is a newly transformed destination offering a fantastic setting for enjoying home‑made food, a wide range of drinks, and fabulous accommodation. Born out of a complete refurbishment of the former Carlton and Lindum Hotels, Offshore features 99 beautifully designed rooms, perfectly positioned to make the most of this vibrant coastal town and its stunning seafront location.

Role Overview

You’ll Fit Right Inn

When guests walk through the doors of our Inn, the experience truly begins in the kitchen.

Head Chef

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.