Head Chef in Blackpool

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.

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