Head Chef

The Ullswater Inn; Penrith; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

50% off food

Staff accommodation

Room bookings 1/3 off

Give-inn back scheme

Job summary

The Ullswater Inn in the Lake District is seeking a Head Chef to lead our lively kitchen, delivering exceptional dishes with creativity and consistency. You will oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring top-quality food and guest satisfaction.

As Head Chef, you will manage a talented team, plan menus, source ingredients from approved suppliers, and drive financial performance while maintaining the Inn’s celebrated hospitality and unique pub with rooms.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with proven leadership of a busy kitchen.
• Passion for culinary excellence and high-standards of service.
• Strong management of people, costs and menus.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and maintain high food quality and presentation.
• Plan menus and manage supplier relationships.
• Control food costs, wastage and wages to meet budgets.
• Inspire and develop a skilled kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Calm under pressure

Team 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 Ullswater Inn boasts a prime location on the southern shore of Ullswater, with breathtaking views of the iconic Helvellyn. Situated in the heart of the Lake District, it’s the perfect spot to pull up a seat and enjoy unrivalled panoramas across the serene waters of Ullswater and the surrounding landscape.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

When guestswalk through the doors of our Inn, the experience truly begins in the kitchen.As Head Chef, you set the standard, bringing your creativity, skill, anddedication to every dish that leaves your team’s hands. From ensuring everymeal is professionally prepared to perfection, your passion for culinaryexcellence makes our Inns not only a delight to dine at but also an inspiringplace to work.

Being a HeadChef is challenging and requires hard work, butyour leadership is key to creating exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on quality, freshness, andpresentation, you lead a talented kitchen team to consistently deliverexceptional food that keeps guests coming back.

In addition to leading the team, you’lltake full responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations, ensuring smoothrunning, managing orders with nominated suppliers, and meeting financialtargets. Your ability to stay calm under pressure and efficiently achievebudgeted costs for food, wastage, and wages ensures everything runs toperfection.

If you’re dedicated, passionate and loveworking 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.https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

This role comes with the added benefit of colleague accommodation.

We welcome applications from Skilled Worker visa holders and can transfer Certificates of Sponsorship.