The Coaching Inn Group
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CHEFS & HEAD OF BANQUETING WANTED — JOIN THE LION INN TEAM
Create memorable food and unforgettable occasions in a historic Essex inn with real character.
Set in the heart of the village of Boreham, The Lion Inn is a much-loved country inn where great food, warm hospitality and genuine character come together.
With its historic setting, welcoming atmosphere and beautiful surroundings, The Lion Inn is a destination for guests looking to enjoy great food, comfortable stays and memorable occasions.
And at the heart of that experience are our kitchen and banqueting teams.
We’re looking for talented and passionate Chefs and a Head of Banqueting to join our team and help us deliver the high standards of food, service and hospitality our guests have come to expect.
YOUR CRAFT. YOUR TEAM. OUR STORY.
Our kitchen team takes pride in creating food that is seasonal, approachable and full of flavour, combining classic British favourites with contemporary dishes.
We believe great cooking starts with great ingredients.
Working with quality produce and carefully selected suppliers, our chefs have the opportunity to create food that lets the ingredients speak for themselves.
From breakfast through to lunch, dinner and events, our food plays an important role in the guest experience.
Alongside our kitchen operation, our banqueting team delivers everything from private celebrations and weddings to meetings, events and special occasions.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with quality ingredients, develop your skills, bring your own creativity and personality to what we do, and build your career within the Coaching Inn Group.
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THE OPPORTUNITIES
Chef
Be part of a talented kitchen brigade delivering consistently excellent food across breakfast, lunch, dinner and events.
You’ll work with quality ingredients, develop your skills and gain valuable experience across a busy hotel, restaurant and banqueting operation. We’re looking for chefs who take pride in their work, care about quality and enjoy being part of a team.
Head of Banqueting
Take the lead in delivering exceptional banqueting experiences at The Lion Inn.
You’ll oversee our banqueting operation, working closely with the wider hotel, kitchen and events teams to ensure every event is delivered to an exceptional standard.
From weddings and celebrations to private dining, meetings and special occasions, you’ll be responsible for ensuring our guests receive warm, professional and memorable service from start to finish.
You’ll lead, motivate and develop the banqueting team, coordinate event service and ensure excellent standards of presentation, organisation and guest care.
We’re looking for someone who is confident, organised and passionate about hospitality, with the ability to lead a team while remaining hands-on when it matters.
We’re Looking For Individuals Who Are
- Passionate about food, events and hospitality.
- Proud of their standards and attention to detail.
- Comfortable working in a busy hospitality environment.
- Calm and focused during busy services and events.
- Positive, reliable and professional.
- Great team players who enjoy supporting those around them.
- Confident leaders who can inspire and develop others.
- Ambitious and keen to develop their careers.
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Whether you’re an experienced Chef or an established Banqueting professional ready to take the lead, we’d love to hear from you.
We Offer
- Work / Life Balance — A genuine belief in finding a better balance and working together to promote flexibility.
- 100% of Tips — Our Tronc scheme distributes 100% of gratuities to our teams every week through TipJar.
- Chef Whites — Provided and professionally laundered for you.
- Development — Award-winning career development programmes to help you grow.
- Recognition — Fantastic Hero of the Month and Hero of the Year schemes.
- Hotel Discounts — Up to 50% off food across our hotels and 50% off accommodation.
- Something Different — Our annual £1 stay offer.
- Personal Support — Employee assistance and wellbeing support whenever you need it.
A PLACE TO BUILD YOUR CAREER
Imagine being part of a busy historic inn where no two days are quite the same.
Great food coming from the kitchen. Celebrations taking place throughout the year. Guests arriving for special occasions. And a team working together to create experiences they’ll remember.
The Lion Inn is a place with character, personality and a real sense of community.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, proud of your craft and ready to become part of the story at The Lion Inn, we want to hear from you.
The Lion Inn
Main Road, Boreham
Chelmsford, Essex
CM3 3JA
IND01
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