Chef

Bettys & Taylors Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit‑share bonus (discretionary)

Breakfast included

Flexible benefits package

Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products

Health benefits

Wellbeing support

Holiday allowance and buy/sell days

Pension & life assurance

Job summary

Bettys Cafe Tearooms in Harrogate is seeking a skilled chef to join our kitchen team. The role covers busy service and prep kitchens, preparing hot dishes like rosti and kedgeree, and working alongside catering assistants to prepare cold foods and drinks.

You will report to a Catering Team Leader, with opportunities to step up when required. The role supports flexible patterns and weekend shifts as part of the service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work across kitchen stations and with catering assistants.
• Commitment to food safety and quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot foods such as rosti and kedgeree.
• Work in busy service kitchen and prep kitchen.
• Assist with opening/closing and staff breaks as needed.

Skills

Experience as a chef

Team player

Food safety knowledge

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for a skilled chef with experienceto join our team at Bettys Cafe Tearooms in Harrogate.

As a Chef you play a key role, working in the busy service kitchen/s and prep kitchen and be responsible for preparing delicious hot food e.g. Rosti, Kedgeree as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer. You will enjoy working as part of a team, also working onother kitchen stations, alongside Catering Assistants, to prepare cold food and drinks.

You will report to one of the Catering Team Leaders, and when you are fully up and running in the role and training has been provided, occasionally you may be given the opportunity of stepping up to support the operation if they are absent or needed away from the floor, e.g. to organise breaks, open and close and ensure the relevant food safety and quality checks are completed.

Working Pattern

• This is an Part Time role working 18hours, 3days over 7days.
• We have a variety of shift patterns with start and finish times staggered throughout the day which is dependent on the opening hours of the branch.
• These shifts may include early mornings or evenings up to 11pm.
• You will be required to work at least one weekend day each week.

We do not ask anyone to work split shifts. If you would like to discuss working patterns, please provide more details in your application.

About us -Greatpeople, great culture

We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys, and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, delighting customers, and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose andvalues, and we know our talented people set us apart.That’swhere you come in.

We are committed to offering a respectful, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and we welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences.Don’tworry if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements listed above – if you fulfil most of the skills and experienceswe'relooking for, please apply as we would love to hear from you.

What we offer you

You’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial and overall wellbeing. On top of a competitivesalary,we offer:

• Discretionary profit-share bonus schemepaid quarterly (11.9% average over the last three years).

• Breakfast anda freshly cookedhotmealoption.

• A generous,flexibleand inclusive range of family-friendly benefits to support you through every stage of life. These include enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave arrangements, flexible working options, paid time off for caring responsibilities, and emergency family leave.
• Discounts on Bettys & Taylors products.
• A range of health benefits, including a health cash plan, health assessments, flu jabs and more.

• Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (free and independent service offering free counselling and health and wellbeing resources). Read morehere.

• Holiday allowance with theoptionto buy and (in some cases) selladditionaldays.

• Pension schemes and life assurance.

• Andmore.

We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to take control of their career and make the most of:

• On-the-job learning
• External training programmes
• Apprenticeship opportunities
• Internal 1:1 coachingschemes
• Find out more about working here onour website.

Pleasedon’thesitate to let us know of any reasonable adjustments which you feelyou’dbenefitfrom, at any stage of the recruitment process. The hiring manager will pick up any information provided in your application andget in touch withyou to talk about what could support you.

If you have any queries about this vacancy, please contact thehiring [e-mail]

We may close this vacancy early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. We recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 24th November 2026.