Join us at Cairn Group and take the reins in the kitchen! Were on the hunt for a passionate, creative, and driven Head Chef to craft outstanding menus, lead an ambitious team, and elevate our dining experience. If you have a flair for flavors, a knack for leadership, and a drive for excellence this is your moment! What Youll Be Cooking Up: Lead the Kitchen & Your Team inspire, motivate & develop a skilled brigade Design Standout Menus create dishes that wow using fresh, seasonal produce Maximize Profitability control costs, manage suppliers & optimize efficiency Maintain Top-Tier Standards food safety, quality control & kitchen excellence Make an Impact shape the restaurants reputation & guest experience What Were Looking For: A Culinary Pro strong cooking skills & deep ingredient knowledge Experience at Head Chef or Senior Chef Level in a similar venue A Menu Innovator balancing creativity & cost-effectiveness A Natural Leader experienced in team development & performance A Pro at Planning & Organisation thrives under pressure & meets goals Business Savvy strong understanding of P&Ls, KPIs & cost control Legally & Professionally Qualified HACCP knowledge & relevant certifications Why Join Us? Perks & Benefits Youll Love: Get Paid When You Want! Access your wages as you earn them via Wagestream Exclusive Hotel Discounts across our UK sites (and globally if you work in a branded venue!) 50% Off Food & Drinks at all our venues Spa, Retail & Leisure Discounts because you deserve some pampering too! Career Growth with our Grow with Us development programs & apprenticeships Monthly Star of the Month Awards we celebrate your success! Long-Service Awards (starting at just 1 year!) Referral Incentives earn when you bring great talent onboard 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) your well-being matters Pension Scheme & Year-Round Incentives Who We Are The Cairn Group At Cairn Group , were big on ambition and even bigger on people . We have a diverse portfolio of hotels, bars, and restaurants across the UK, were growing fast and we want you to grow with us! Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and lets create something amazing together! #INDLP The Cairn Group's Holiday Inn Scotch Corner hotel is a historic redbrick manor within six miles of both the Green Howards Regimental Museum and Easby Abbey. Guests can relax in a room with a flat-screen TV and complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout their stay, or unwind inside the hotel's Italian restaurant, casual bar, indoor pool or fitness centre. Benefits: IHG Staff Rate Scheme IHG Friends & Family Rate IHG Brand Training Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme Retail and travel discounts Recruit a friend Scheme Induction and training programme Star of the Month & Golden Ticket Award Pension scheme Cairn Academy' Training & Development Opportunities Meals on Duty Uniform Cycle 2 work scheme* (* Applies to positions above minimum wage) TPBN1_UKCT