Head Chef

Harri; Seaham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday paid holiday

Lead-Inn development program

Paid Breaks

50% off food

£1 stay in Jan-Mar

Room booking discounts

£50 on same-day bookings

15% off for loved ones

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back

Best Pub Employer award

Job summary

The Seaton Lane Inn, part of the Inn Collection Group, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen with creativity, skill and dedication. You will set standards for every dish and inspire your team to deliver memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced, boutique setting.

You will take full responsibility for daily operations, driving quality, supplier management, and cost control while maintaining the warm, hospitality-driven ethos of our inns. Apply to join an award-winning team.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience delivering high-quality dining experiences and standard-setting culinary leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to consistently deliver exceptional dishes and dining experiences.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, including ordering, stock management, and supplier liaison.
• Manage cost controls to meet budgeted targets for food, wastage, and wages.
• Provide calm, decisive leadership in a high-pressure environment.

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: warmth, customer-obsessed, accountable, delivering results, and Inn It Together. All with the goal of making people happy through heartfelt hospitality.

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 Seaton Lane Inn, full of style and quirky charm, is perfectly situated in a spot that attracts both locals and visitors alike. With its inviting atmosphere and comfortable boutique-style accommodation, it’s a great spot to relax, enjoy a drink, and take in the surrounding community and vibrant energy.

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.

Compensation: To be discussed