Head Chef

Brunning & Price - The Nelson Inn; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known British pub group is seeking an experienced Head Chef for The Nelson Inn in Harrogate. You'll manage kitchen operations, develop seasonal menus, and lead a team focused on high-quality dining experiences. With a salary up to £43,000 plus perks like free meals and a pension scheme, this role combines culinary creativity with leadership. Join a family-oriented environment where you can grow your career and contribute to the food culture.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

NEST pension plan

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus

Flexible pay options via Wagestream

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef, kitchen manager, or senior sous chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to create seasonal menus with Executive Chefs.
• Excellent business skills to manage kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations and ensure high food quality.
• Develop seasonal menus with a focus on creativity.
• Mentor and nurture kitchen team members.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu development

Business acumen

Job description

Job Description

Are you passionate with a commitment to providing a high-quality dining experience? The Nelson Inn, Harrogate is seeking an 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 Nelson 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 stunning Private Dining room available to 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's plenty more in it for you :

Your Bread and Butter

• Up to £43,000 (plus tronc tronc, 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 introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream - use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.

Your Wellbeing – it’s important 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!