Executive Chef — Two-Site Seasonal Dining Lead

The Lister Arms; Skipton; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium inn chain in the UK is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead their kitchen teams. Responsibilities include menu innovation, operational planning, and maintaining exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience at Head Chef or Executive Chef level and a commitment to food safety. Competitive salary of around £55,000 along with various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Wagestream access to wages

28-33 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Candidate must have 3+ years as Head Chef or Executive Chef in multi-site environments.
• Ability to deliver to 2-3 rosette standard is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented approach required.

Responsibilities

• Lead services with precision ensuring quality.
• Develop operational plans with General Managers.
• Design menus that exceed guest expectations.
• Maintain high standards of food safety.
• Recruit and train kitchen teams.
• Control kitchen costs and monitor performance.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Design

Food Safety Compliance

Operational Planning

Team Development

Education

Food Safety Level 4

Job description

A premium inn chain in the UK is seeking a talented Executive Chef to lead their kitchen teams. Responsibilities include menu innovation, operational planning, and maintaining exceptional food quality in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience at Head Chef or Executive Chef level and a commitment to food safety. Competitive salary of around £55,000 along with various employee benefits offered.