Head Chef
- Full-time
HEAD CHEF – HOLIDAY INN BLACKPOOL
JOIN US
At RBH, we believe our people are our biggest asset and
understand the importance of putting them first. Our approach to diversity in
the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us
apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we're recognised as one of
the Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality!
We're passionate about hospitality, committed to delivering
exceptional guest experiences and always on the lookout for talented
individuals to join us on our journey.
We're now looking for a passionate, creative and driven
Head Chef to lead our kitchen team at the award-winning Holiday Inn Blackpool.
OUR HOTEL
Welcome to Holiday Inn Blackpool; where exceptional
hospitality meets outstanding achievement!
Opened in May 2024, our modern 144-bedroom hotel has quickly
established itself as one of Blackpool's leading hospitality destinations.
Proudly recognised as the No. 1 Holiday Inn across the UK & Ireland for
guest experience in both 2024 and 2025, we've set incredibly high standards
since opening, and we're not stopping there!
We're also proud to be the first hotel in Blackpool to
achieve the prestigious AA Four-Star Accreditation, recognising our
commitment to exceptional quality, service and hospitality.
Located in the heart of Blackpool, our hotel is home to Platform
9 Bar & Kitchen, our vibrant food and beverage destination welcoming
hotel guests, local residents and visitors alike. With an exciting all-day
dining offering, contemporary menus and a growing reputation, there's a
fantastic opportunity to shape the future of our culinary experience.
As our new Head Chef, you'll be joining an ambitious and
successful hotel with a real appetite for continued growth. This is your
opportunity to take ownership of our kitchen, inspire a talented team and play
a key role in taking our food offering to the next level.
OUR BENEFITS
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly
works for our people:
- Discounted
hotel room rates for you and your friends & family - An
additional day's leave for your birthday - Enhanced
maternity, adoption & shared parental leave - Course
sponsorship - 30%
F&B discount at RBH hotels - Refer
a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral, up to 5 referrals) - Flexible
working arrangements - Wagestream
– choose how and when you get paid - Life
insurance - Employee
Assistance Programme - Social
and wellness events and activities all year round - Free
meals on duty, saving you over £1,000 per year
And much, much more!
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD CHEF AT OUR HOTEL
What you'll be doing...
- Lead
from the front – Take full ownership of our kitchen operation,
inspiring and developing your team to consistently deliver exceptional
food and memorable dining experiences. - Bring
creativity to the table – Drive menu development and innovation across
Platform 9 Bar & Kitchen, creating exciting, fresh and commercially
successful dishes that appeal to both hotel guests and the local market;
in line with both IHG brand standards. - Deliver
exceptional standards – Oversee all aspects of food preparation,
presentation and service, ensuring consistently high-quality dishes across
breakfast, all-day dining and meetings and events. - Develop
a winning team – Recruit, coach, mentor and motivate your kitchen
brigade, building a positive, supportive and high-performing environment
where everyone can thrive. - Take
ownership of kitchen performance – Manage food costs, gross profit,
labour budgets, stock control and purchasing, balancing commercial
performance with outstanding quality and guest satisfaction. - Champion
food safety and compliance – Maintain the highest standards of food
hygiene, allergen management, health & safety and HACCP compliance,
ensuring the kitchen operates safely and efficiently. - Work
collaboratively – Build strong relationships with the wider hotel
leadership and Food & Beverage teams, ensuring a seamless guest
experience and identifying opportunities to grow our food and beverage
business. - Keep
pushing boundaries – Bring fresh ideas, challenge existing ways of
working and play a key role in building on the success of one of the UK's
highest-performing Holiday Inn hotels.
WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- An
experienced and passionate culinary leader, ideally with previous Head
Chef experience or a strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step. - A
genuine passion for food, creativity and delivering outstanding dining
experiences. - Proven
leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop a
successful kitchen team. - Strong
commercial awareness, including experience managing food costs, GP, labour
budgets, stock and purchasing. - Experience
delivering consistently high standards within a busy hotel, restaurant or
similar hospitality environment. - A
creative mindset, with the confidence to develop menus, introduce new
ideas and continually enhance our food offering. - Excellent
organisational and communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a
fast-paced environment. - A
strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergen management and
kitchen compliance. - A
hands-on, positive and proactive leadership style, with a willingness to
roll up your sleeves and support your team when it matters most.
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who shares
our passion for hospitality, takes pride in everything they do and is excited
by the opportunity to make a real difference.
If you're an ambitious Head Chef looking for your next
challenge and want to be part of an award-winning hotel with exciting plans for
the future, we'd love to hear from you!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunities
employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive,
people-first culture.
If at any point throughout our recruitment process you
require reasonable adjustments, please let us know so we can support you.