Creative Head Chef: Lead Kitchen & Menu Innovation

RBH; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel room rates for you

Birthday leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend £250 per referral

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream - early access to earnedpay

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events

Free meals on duty

Job summary

RBH is seeking a skilled Head Chef for The Crown Hotel Harrogate. You will lead the kitchen, drive menu development, and mentor a dynamic team to deliver high-quality dishes in a busy hotel environment.

Join a historic hotel with modern amenities, excellent location, and a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive benefits package and a collaborative kitchen culture.

Qualifications

• Skilled chef with experience in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong leadership and ability to mentor junior chefs.
• Creativity and love for experimenting with new flavours.
• Excellent organisational abilities and inventory management.
• Attention to detail in presentation and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen, bringing creativity, precision, and passion to every dish that leaves the kitchen.
• Take charge of daily kitchen operations, ensuring prep, cooking, and service run smoothly and efficiently.
• Lead and inspire the kitchen team, mentoring junior chefs and creating a collaborative, upbeat environment.
• Play a key role in menu development, experimenting with new flavours and seasonal ingredients to keep offerings fresh and exciting.
• Monitor inventory, oversee ordering, and manage stock levels, ensuring the kitchen is prepared for every service.
• Maintain high standards for food quality, presentation and consistency, ensuring every dish meets top-notch expectations.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Menu development

Creativity

Inventory management

Organisational abilities

Detail oriented

Job description

RBH is seeking a skilled Head Chef for The Crown Hotel Harrogate. You will lead the kitchen, drive menu development, and mentor a dynamic team to deliver high-quality dishes in a busy hotel environment.

Join a historic hotel with modern amenities, excellent location, and a focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth, offering a competitive benefits package and a collaborative kitchen culture.