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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.

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