Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Lytham St Annes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality group in Lytham St Annes is seeking a Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. In this role, you will ensure the highest culinary standards, manage daily operations, and inspire creativity within your team. You should possess strong leadership skills and a passion for quality dining experiences. This position offers competitive perks including holidays and discounts at the company's inns.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for your birthday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food at any of our Inns

£1 stays at Inns in January, February, March

1/3 off room bookings all year round

£50 off same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved ones

24/7 confidential support

Tips (Tronc)

Contribute to charitable initiatives

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques and services.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations and financial targets.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a talented kitchen team.
• Oversee kitchen operations and ensure quality standards.
• Manage inventory, orders, and maintain budgetary control.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary creativity

Team management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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 in… 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

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.