Head Chef - Hotel - Grasmere - New Opening

Head Chef - Join Our Award-Winning Hospitality Team

Head Chef Lead the Kitchen at a Brand-New Inn MCG Recruitment are delighted to be assisting a prestigious client in the search for a talented Head Chef to lead the culinary team at their newly opening Inn.
What makes the perfect pub or inn? Great food, carefully crafted drinks, a welcoming atmosphere, and a team that genuinely cares.
Our client is part of a multi-award-winning hospitality group, renowned for creating exceptional experiences across some of the UK s most beautiful destinations. Their mission is simple: make people happy. They live and breathe their core values respect, warmth, honesty, and customer focus every single day.

Why This Role Is Exciting This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a brand-new Inn from day one. You ll have the freedom to:

• Build and lead a talented kitchen team
• Set the standard for creative, high-quality, and inspiring dishes
• Play a central role in shaping menu, service, and guest experience

About the Role As Head Chef, you ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen, bringing creativity, skill, and passion to every dish. Your culinary expertise will ensure every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience while making the Inn an inspiring place to work.
This is a hands-on, leadership-focused role. You will:

• Lead and inspire a talented kitchen team
• Ensure every dish is prepared to the highest professional standards
• Manage daily kitchen operations, including ordering, supplier relationships, and budgeting
• Maintain control over food costs, wastage, and wages
• Deliver consistent quality, freshness, and presentation across all meals

You ll thrive if you re dedicated, creative, and love working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while staying calm under pressure and leading by example.

If you re passionate about culinary excellence and want the unique chance to lead a kitchen at a brand-new Inn, this is the opportunity you ve been waiting for.