Interim Head Chef — Lead Creative Kitchen & Team

Coaching Inn Group; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work/life balance

Tips via TipJar

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Annual health & wellbeing grant

6 weeks holidays

Chef whites provided

Discounts on food & accommodation

Annual stay for £1

Job summary

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a Head Chef Designate to lead our kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will inspire a talented kitchen team, develop fresh, high-quality menus and ensure rigorous compliance across operations.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a focus on exceptional guest experiences, career development, and a supportive working environment in the UK. This role offers the chance to shape menus and drive culinary excellence across prestigious coaching inns and hotels.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior kitchen role in a quality fresh food hotel/hospitality business
• Creativity in devising new menus and delivering outstanding food
• Ability to manage a team and deliver kitchen compliance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
• Inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team
• Devise innovative menus and ensure consistent food quality
• Deliver and monitor kitchen compliance, safety and hygiene standards

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Food quality

Cost control

Compliance

Job description

The Coaching Inn Group is seeking a Head Chef Designate to lead our kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will inspire a talented kitchen team, develop fresh, high-quality menus and ensure rigorous compliance across operations.

Join a renowned hospitality group with a focus on exceptional guest experiences, career development, and a supportive working environment in the UK. This role offers the chance to shape menus and drive culinary excellence across prestigious coaching inns and hotels.