Head Chef

The Inn Collection Group; North Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a talented kitchen team. This role involves setting high culinary standards, managing daily kitchen operations, and ensuring exceptional dining experiences for guests. With a focus on quality, freshness, and presentation, you will inspire your team to deliver outstanding meals. Join a company that values creativity and dedication, and enjoy various perks, including paid breaks and discounts at their Inns. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to culinary excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthdays

Support from Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food at any Inns

Stay for £1 during January, February, March

1/3 off room bookings all year

£50 on same day bookings

15% off bed and breakfast for loved ones

24/7 confidential support

Tronc (tips)

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high-quality food preparation.
• Manage orders, suppliers, and financial targets for the kitchen.

Skills

Culinary Excellence

Leadership

Creativity

Time Management

Quality Control

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Relevant Chef Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Order Management Systems

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!

1. Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
2. Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
3. Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
4. Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns.
5. Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
6. Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
7. Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings.
8. It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
9. 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you).
11. Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme.
12. Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

Sitting in a commanding position overlooking the expansive Longsands Beach, this art deco-style building has been completely renovated. Located in Tynemouth, it offers stunning views of the coastline and easy access to the seafront. The building houses a pub restaurant with 250 internal and 300 external covers, a fish and chip takeaway, and an ice cream and coffee parlour, adding to the vibrant coastal experience.

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 here.