Head Chef

Anglian Country Inns

Holme Next The Sea£45,000 Plus Tronc (Circa £6k PA) & Bonus Potential Up To 10%Full time

Who are you?

You are the leader and face of your kitchen from the day to day running to creating special memories for our guests. It’s all about leading and inspiring your team every day, running a tight ship and keeping everyone safe whilst delivering our fresh, seasonal menus. Our kitchens are busy places so a level head, great organisation, delivered every time, with a smile, is the key to success.


What’s the role?

  • Keep your team and guests safe at all times
  • Drive standards and knowledge to create food Wow moments for your guests
  • Be an ambassador of the Food Journey and exceed your guests’ expectations
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with your team, General Manager and Operations Team
  • Build a working partnership with your General Manager to deliver your site and kitchen targets
  • Build and maintain relationships with our Product Partners
  • Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day operational running of the site, from restaurant to hotel and events
  • Managing, developing and growing your team – being a great communicator
  • Taking responsibility for your role and thinking on your feet when needed
  • Being a great role model and setting the standards for our guests and team
  • Displaying the ACI values each and every day and working towards our company mission of ‘making people happy’


What’s in it for you?

  • Generous discount across all ACI sites on both food and drink
  • Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally
  • Great share of tips and tronc
  • Bonus Scheme
  • Staff Accommodation available
  • Staff meals on shift
  • Rising Stars program for career progression within the company
  • Free gym membership
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • ‘Live your life’, charity day off each year
  • Wine at cost


Anglian Country Inns

Anglian Country Inns is a family run business that first opened its doors over twenty seven years ago and now we have nine award winning establishments across East Anglia, a coffee shop and brewery to boot!


If you think you have the relevant experience and want to join our friendly family please don’t delay and apply today