Head chef - The Beeley Inn


Company:	The Devonshire Group
Salary:	43,929.60
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Matlock, DE4 2NZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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Summary

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We have an exciting development opportunity at The Beeley Inn for an experienced Head Chef looking to lead, develop and grow within a supportive and ambitious hospitality group. You will work a 4-day week, leading a busy 1AA Rosette kitchen within a 5 AA Red Star Inn, producing food to a consistently high standard while developing both the brigade and the offer.

As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the kitchen operation, working closely with senior management while retaining real autonomy and creativity. This is a hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who enjoys being on the pass, developing people and driving standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Overall management of the kitchen and brigade

Menu development and seasonal menu planning

Maintaining and improving 1AA Rosette standards

Food preparation and service at the highest level

Stock control, ordering and GP management

Health & safety and food hygiene compliance

Training, mentoring and developing the kitchen team

The Beeley Inn is a 5 AA Red Star property, situated on the Chatsworth Estate, with excellent road links to Chesterfield, Matlock and the surrounding areas. As part of the wider Devonshire Group, owned by the Duke of Devonshire, which includes Chatsworth, Bolton Abbey, Lismore and the Devonshire Hotels & Restaurants Group, we pride ourselves on building strong, supportive teams focused on exceptional hospitality.

We are committed to the wellbeing and development of our people and offer a fantastic benefits package including:

Free meals on duty (when working over 6 hours)

Generous food and beverage discounts across the group

Free access to Bolton Abbey and Chatsworth Estates

Excellent personal development and career progression opportunities

Free entry to Chatsworth fairs and events

Membership of the Life Assurance Scheme

About you:

You will be an experienced Head Chef or strong Senior Sous ready to step up. You’ll be professional, organised and passionate about food, people and standards, with the ability to lead from the front and inspire your team. Formal qualifications such as an apprenticeship or NVQ in Professional Cookery are advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.

Our core values are Always Improving, Decency, and Being Inclusive. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

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