Welcome to The Running Horses, an 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. Featured as one of The Good Food Guides 50 top Sunday Roasts and winner of UKs Best Pub and Bar in 2023 as well as county winner 2025. We are proud to be 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 an Inn that values 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:
An ambitions Head Chef with at least 2 years experience cooking to 2-3 AA Rosette level.
An enthusiastic, dynamic and determined Head Chef who takes pride in what they do, enjoys working collaboratively and is ready for a new challenge.
Take a proactive hands-on approach to running a professional kitchen.
A proven track record of running a professional kitchen including managing budgeted GPs and 5* Food Hygiene.
Good communication skills.
Experience of building, motivating and developing teams to get the best results at all times.
A passion for imparting knowledge and training up both FOH and BOH teams.
A passion for working with the best produce.
Whats in it for you:
An opportunity to make your mark and take your career to the next level.
Training and developing opportunities we like to develop from within.
Share of service charge.
Companywide discounts
Flexible shift patterns.
About Us:
Operated by the award-winning Little and Large Pub Company.
Each one 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.
Have a passion for developing peoples careers and promoting from within.
Applicants must be passionate and take great pride in what they put on the plate and help us grow our good reputation even further.
Good luck and we look forward to hearing from you.
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