Head Chef Designate — Lead Fresh-Menu Kitchen

The Coaching Inn Group Ltd; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gratuities via TipJar

Private healthcare

6 weeks holidays

Chef whites provided

Discounts on food and accommodation

Annual stay for £1

Career development programme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a Head Chef Designate to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will commercialise menus, oversee a busy, fresh-food operation and drive culinary excellence across our UK hotels.

You will manage and develop the kitchen team, ensuring compliance, consistency and memorable guest experiences. This full-time, on-site role offers exciting career development in a hospitality-focused group.

Qualifications

• Chefs who are passionate about great food.
• Can inspire and develop a team.
• Passionate about food and culinary excellence.
• Experience with fresh food and with team leadership.
• Can manage within financial targets.
• An interest in latest food trends and creating exceptional dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Devise new menus and deliver outstanding food.
• Ensure compliance and health & safety standards.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to perform at a high level.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu design

Fresh food

Financial targets

Hospitality experience

Job description

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a Head Chef Designate to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will commercialise menus, oversee a busy, fresh-food operation and drive culinary excellence across our UK hotels.

You will manage and develop the kitchen team, ensuring compliance, consistency and memorable guest experiences. This full-time, on-site role offers exciting career development in a hospitality-focused group.