Head Chef

Peaks & Dales Recruitment; Ripon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular North Yorkshire hotel is seeking a Head Chef to lead their team and elevate food standards. This role is ideal for a passionate Sous Chef ready to step up, focusing on fresh, quality ingredients and innovative dishes. The establishment caters for up to 90 covers and hosts events, providing a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Meals provided on duty

Qualifications

• Experience at Sous Chef level or higher.
• Ability to manage kitchen finances and maintain standards.
• Strong leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 4 in a busy hotel restaurant.
• Prepare all dishes in-house using fresh local produce.
• Manage kitchen finances and achieve GP and wage targets.

Skills

Kitchen management

Creativity

Team management

Passion for food

Hands-on cooking

Job description

Head Chef
Fresh food destination Hotel
Popular North Yorkshire Market Town
£33,000 plus DOE

Ideal opportunity for a sous chef to step up

Our client is a popular destination hotel with an excellent reputation, located in a well-known tourist area of North Yorkshire.

They are seeking a Head Chef to lead their team of 4 in a busy hotel restaurant that prides itself on preparing all dishes in-house using the freshest local Yorkshire produce. The role involves being hands-on, bringing innovative ideas, and elevating the food standards with a focus on quality over quantity.

This Head Chef position is ideal for an experienced Sous Chef looking to step into their first Head Chef role. Candidates must be passionate about food, creative, and eager to improve standards. The hotel caters for up to 90 covers during service and hosts weddings for up to 100 guests, along with small conference facilities.

The establishment sources all ingredients from local North Yorkshire suppliers and features a daily blackboard menu that highlights seasonal and available produce.

Key requirements include excellent kitchen and team management skills, a passion for fresh, quality ingredients, and the ability to manage kitchen finances, including maintaining standards and achieving GP and wage targets.

Skills required:

Experience with all fresh foods at least at Sous Chef level
The right attitude and passion for food
Ability to run and be hands-on in the kitchen
Creativity and flair
Excellent management skills

Benefits:

Competitive salary of £33,000 (negotiable)
A fresh food kitchen in a Yorkshire Market Town
Free on-site parking
Meals provided on duty

If this opportunity interests you, please send your CV. We also have other Head Chef vacancies and would be happy to assist in finding your next role. Contact Victoria today with your CV.

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