Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday extra paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid breaks

50% off food

£1 stays Jan–Mar

1/3 off room bookings year-round

£50 same-day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved-1s

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group is seeking a Head Chef for The Amble Inn, located on the southern gateway to Northumberland's coast. You will lead the kitchen team, craft menus, and drive exceptional dining experiences in a fast-paced inn environment.

You will take full responsibility for daily kitchen operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure food, wastage, and wage targets are met while maintaining culinary excellence that keeps guests returning.

Qualifications

• Leading a busy kitchen with a team.
• Delivering high-quality dishes to a diverse guest base.
• Ability to manage food costs, wastage and wages effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set and maintain high culinary standards across all dishes.
• Lead and motivate a kitchen team to deliver consistent service.
• Manage daily operations, supplier orders, and stock control.
• Deliver menus that reflect the Inn Collection Group’s standards and guest expectations.
• Control costs and drive profitability while maintaining quality.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Budget management

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.

The Amble Inn is located at the southern gateway to the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. This historic fishing town offers plenty to explore, from its bustling harbour to scenic coastal walks, and sits alongside famous seaside spots like Bamburgh, Alnmouth, and Low Newton-by-the-Sea, making it a sought-after destination for visitors.

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.