Head Chef

HR-CL Limited; Ackworth Moor Top; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonuses

Staff discounts 33%

Gym membership discount

Health & Dental plans

Team socials

Free parking

Job summary

HR-CL Limited is seeking a Head Chef for a Pontefract/Ackworth restaurant. You will lead a kitchen team, manage stock and ordering, and work on a branded menu with support from an experienced GM. The role offers the chance to progress across the group and unlock further qualifications.

The successful candidate will drive performance, ensure high standards of food quality, and oversee health and hygiene compliance while enjoying staff discounts and gym benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Strong stock control and food ordering capabilities.
• Proven ability to work with a branded menu and maintain consistency.

Responsibilities

• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Master working with a branded menu.
• Manage Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Ensure compliance with health and hygiene regulations.
• Drive targets with your team.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock control

Branded menu execution

Job description

Job description: A fantastic Head Chef job in Pontefract (Ackworth), paying a salary around £40,000 plus potential KPI bonuses, is available for a restaurant which has an excellent range of Mediterranean inspired fresh food on the menu.

You’ll be joining one of the countries leading restaurant & pub groups, including working alongside a highly experienced GM who will help you settle in quickly.

Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef job in Pontefract (Ackworth), Highlights:

• Salary around £40,000 - negotiated on experience.
• KPI Bonuses up to £4,000 annually.
• Excellent opportunities to progress across the wider company (and also through paid for qualifications)!
• 33% Discount across all the brands in the company for you, and 20% for your friends and family too.
• Discounted gym memberships. Health & Dental plans.
• Team socials - work hard, play hard!
• Working to a branded menu which includes fresh food.
• Free parking available on site.

Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef job in Pontefract (Ackworth), Job Overview:

• Be driven to smash targets with your team.
• Train and inspire your team to deliver food to be proud of.
• Support your Head Chef with food ordering, food preparation and stock control.
• Have mastered the art of working with a branded menu.
• Have confidence in managing Chefs and the wider Kitchen Team.
• Oversee that your team conforms to health and hygiene regulations.