Head Chef

Brunning & Price; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality company in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the culinary team. You will manage kitchen operations, curate seasonal menus, and ensure the highest food quality standards. This position offers competitive pay and attractive benefits, making it an excellent career move for culinary professionals passionate about food culture.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for staff and family

NEST pension plan

Life assurance

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

Flexible pay options

Referral bonus for new hires

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef, chef manager, or senior sous chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Ability to create seasonal menus and manage the food culture in a pub.
• Excellent stock and labor control management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Develop seasonal menus in collaboration with Executive Chefs.
• Maintain the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary creativity

Business acumen

Job description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience? The Nelson Inn, Harrogate isseekingan experienced and talented Head Chef to join our culinary team.As the Head Chef, you will play a pivotal role in menu development, kitchen management, and maintaining the highest standards of food quality and presentation.We are seeking an individual who shares our love for food, embraces creativity, and has exceptional culinary skills.

The Nelsonn Inn is a beautiful,cosy and welcoming pub with the perfect spot for you. Whether that be in front of the fire, in the hub of the bar area, or in one of the windows taking in the beautiful countryside views. We also have a stunningPrivate Dining room availableto enjoy a meal surrounded by loved ones or for business use.

Our menus change with the seasons with plenty of opportunity for our Head Chef to be involved and show their personal touch.

And there'splenty more in it for you :

Your Bread and Butter

• Up to £43,000 (plus tronctronc, that's your card tips paid into your bank)

The Extras

• We know you work hard so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tapsaving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Electric vehicle scheme.
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducingnew Managers or Chefsto the company.
• Wagestream - use flexiblepay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’simportant to us!

• Free 24-hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thankyous.

We want you to grow with us!

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Advanced Leadership Skills course enhancing self-awareness and soft skills.
• Regular days out and events around fresh seasonal produce.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P.

About you...

Our kitchens are dynamic, fast paced, and high volume so you will have experience of being a head chef, chef manager, kitchen manager or senior sous chef in a busy, premium fresh food environment. You will be responsible for the food culture within your pub, working closely with the pub manager to drive the business forward, helping to formulate seasonal menus with our Executive Chefs. We are looking for a confident leader who will nurture their team and create an inclusive and supportive environment. You’ll also need excellent business acumen to manage a well-run kitchen, keeping on top of your stock, GPs and labour controls.

About Brunning and Price...

• A family of 89 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably, and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Are you ready to be part of a family where you can genuinely contribute to the food culture? Then make your next career move a Head Chef position with Brunning and Price. Apply now!