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Welcome to The Running Horses , a multi award winning country inn with rooms in Mickleham, Surrey, where warm, down to earth hospitality meets great food, great drinks, and a genuine local buzz. We are proud to have been featured in The Good Food Guide s Top 50 Sunday Roasts, and to have been recognised as UK Best Pub and Bar 2023, with a county win in 2025. We are a place for everything from relaxed midweek suppers and long Sunday lunches, to celebrations, group gatherings, and memorable stays. Our style is simple: do the basics brilliantly, look after people properly, and create the kind of atmosphere guests want to come back to. With a busy pub floor, a welcoming bar, and bedrooms that are all about comfort and consistency, no two days are the same and that is exactly how we like it. If you enjoy being part of a team that cares about standards, works with pace and pride, and loves making guests feel at home, we would love to hear from you. About you We are looking for an ambitious Head Chef who: Has at least two years experience cooking at 2 to 3 AA Rosette level. Is enthusiastic, dynamic, and determined, with real pride in every plate. Takes a proactive, hands on approach to running a professional kitchen. Has a proven track record managing budgeted GPs and maintaining 5 star food hygiene standards. Communicates clearly and leads with calm authority during busy services. Has experience building, motivating, and developing teams to deliver consistently excellent results. Enjoys training and mentoring, supporting both BOH and FOH to raise standards across the whole guest experience. Has a genuine passion for cooking with outstanding produce and letting ingredients do the talking. Whats in it for you A genuine opportunity to make your mark and take your career to the next level. Training and development with a business that promotes from within. Companywide discounts. Flexible shift patterns. About us Operated by the award winning Little and Large Pub Company, each of our sites, much like our teams, is individual and offbeat. We believe in looking after our people just as well as we look after our guests, and we care deeply about developing careers and promoting from within. If you are passionate, take great pride in what you put on the plate, and want to help us grow our reputation even further, we would love to hear from you. Good luck and we look forward to receiving your application. TPBN1_UKCT