Head Chef

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Aldborough; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Bonus on top

Tips on top

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in North Yorkshire is seeking a Head Chef to lead a six-strong brigade in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant, taking full ownership of the kitchen. The permanent role offers £42,000 with bonus and tips, plus free on-site parking.

You will oversee breakfast, lunch and dinner service, ensuring every plate meets exacting standards and maintaining the venue's culinary identity. The Head Chef will drive kitchen success, cost control, and staff training while contributing to weddings,

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a rosette or fine-dining environment.
• Proven track record in managing food costs and stock control.
• Ability to develop and maintain culinary identity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a six-chef brigade across breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
• Oversee service periods and ensure consistent high-quality plates.
• Maintain and evolve the venue's 2 AA Rosette standards.
• Develop weddings, corporate events and private dining offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Rosette cooking

Team management

Food costing

Job description

Head Chef

The Head Chef will lead a brigade of six in a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in North Yorkshire, taking full ownership of the kitchen. This permanent position offers a salary of £42,000, supplemented by bonus and tips. The venue closes on Monday and Tuesday, and free on-site parking is provided, with no split shifts. You will oversee breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, ensuring every plate meets exacting standards. Maintaining and evolving the establishment’s culinary identity is central to this role. We seek a talented, ambitious chef ready to command the pass, manage the team, and drive the kitchen’s success within this respected operation.

Head Chef - 2 AA Rosette Restaurant - North Yorkshire andpound;42,000 per annumandnbsp; Bonus and Tips on top Restaurant closed Monday and Tuesday Free parking on site No split shiftsandnbsp;

We are looking for a talented and ambitious Head Chef to join a 2 AA Rosette restaurant in North Yorkshire, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to take the next step in their culinary career.

As Head Chef you will lead a team of 6 chefs across breakfast, lunch and dinner service, producing exceptional food consistently to the high standards expected of a 2 AA Rosette operation.

The Head Chef will play a key role in maintaining and developing the culinary identity of the business as it continues to grow.

As Head Chef you will take full ownership of the kitchen operation, including food costing, stock control and team training.

The ideal Head Chef will have a strong culinary background, with rosette experience, and the drive and ambition to help take the business to the next level.

The Head Chef will also be involved in the development of weddings, corporate events and private dining as the business continues to expand its offering.

We would also welcome applications from an experienced Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step up into a Head Chef position.

Salary is based on experience.

No sponsorship available

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