Head Chef – Lead Creative Pub Kitchen

The Inn Collection Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday extra holiday

Development program

Paid breaks

Food discount (50%)

Low-cost winter stays (£1)

Room booking discount 1/3 off

Same-day booking £50 bonus

Family discounts 15% off

Employee Assistance Programme

Give-inn back scheme

Award-winning team – Best Pub Employer

Job summary

The Inn Collection Group in Harrogate is seeking a Head Chef to set culinary standards, lead a kitchen team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences at our inn on Parliament Hill. You will drive quality, freshness, and presentation while managing costs and supplier relationships.

Take ownership of daily operations, maintain budget targets, and inspire a fast‑paced team to consistently delight guests with outstanding food.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and delivering high‑quality meals.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, orders, and supplier relationships.
• Proven track record of meeting budget targets for food, wastage and wages.
• Strong leadership in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations.
• Manage orders with nominated suppliers.
• Meet budgeted costs for food, wastage and wages.
• Maintain high culinary standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary excellence

Budget management

Team management

Quality control

Job description

The Inn Collection Group in Harrogate is seeking a Head Chef to set culinary standards, lead a kitchen team, and deliver exceptional dining experiences at our inn on Parliament Hill. You will drive quality, freshness, and presentation while managing costs and supplier relationships.

Take ownership of daily operations, maintain budget targets, and inspire a fast‑paced team to consistently delight guests with outstanding food.