Head Chef

Dish Hospitality; Ilkley, Leeds; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job description

Head Chef, Daytime Cafe & Restaurant, Ilkley - £30,500

Accommodation available, Award Winning Hotel and Restaurant Group

Get away from the gray concrete jungles with this stunning role situated in the stunning Yorkshire countryside!

The benefits include:

• The opportunity to build on an already superb reputation the Cafe & Restaurant holds locally
• Daytimes only, includes weekends
• A competitive salary with above-average tips
• Be very close to nature!
• Relocation package & superb accommodation options available
• A superb kitchen to work in, with all systems in place to support you and really help you achieve and produce fantastic modern menus
• 5 days over 7
• Work for a company that believes in rewarding and developing their staff
• Opportunity to put your mark on this exciting venue
• Real career progression opportunities
• Pension scheme

Our clients operate this busy high-quality cafe & restaurant in this very well-known tourist spot close to Ilkley & commutable to Leeds, Ilkley, & Skipton and are looking to recruit an innovative, creative, and passionate Head Chef to oversee the team of talented chefs in this very well-looked-after kitchen.

Serving an all-day menu in a relaxed setting, you will be responsible for creating exciting new menus on a regular basis, based on seasonal & local produce.

The Ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Experienced head chef with a minimum of 3 years’ experience, able to show drive and creative flair
• Experience in menu development & costings
• A good understanding of P&L accounts, stocks, compliance, and KPI’s
• Self-driven and proven leadership skills
• Experience in developing and training staff
• Have a professional, outgoing, and positive personality with excellent interpersonal skills
• A professional and confident demeanor is essential, as is the ability to show the company ethos & high standards every day in service & management
• Understanding of the latest H&S guidelines and procedures
• Experience working in a similarly sized venue, be it large multi-outlet hotel or resort, and within a ‘hands-on’ management structure
• Be a strong leader, able to enthuse those around you
• Lead by example to ensure your high standards filter through the kitchen team
• Ability to self-manage and adapt to changing situations
• Own transport ideal due to rural location

If this sounds like the ideal position for you, then send your CV through the portal here to Eddy Nuttall at Dish Hospitality, or give Eddy a call at the Dish Hospitality Office for more information.