Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Skipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to join their team in Skipton. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a culinary team, inspire creativity, and set new standards in workplace hospitality. You will be at the forefront of delivering exceptional dining experiences while mentoring and developing your team. The company values continuous learning and improvement, providing bespoke training opportunities to help you grow professionally. If you are driven by a passion for food and a desire to create memorable experiences, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts from HAPI app

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in managing, training, and supporting a team.
• Financial acumen and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to deliver exceptional standards.
• Build positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Create a culture of excellence and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Budget Management

Problem-Solving

Effective Communication

Organizational Skills

Creativity

Education

Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role

Job description

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Location: Skipton Building Society - The Bailey

Monday - Friday: 6:30am-3pm

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available from HAPI app, from high street shops to holidays & cinema
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Calling all culinary connoisseurs who are OBSESSED about food! We need you! If you have an insatiable appetite for the culinary arts and a burning desire to create food that delights customers and clients, then look no further. At BaxterStorey, we offer an exceptional culinary playground where your creativity can flourish, your talents can shine, and we believe in nourishing talent and empowering our chefs to evolve, refine their craft, and grow professionally.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Head Chef to make a name for themselves within the food service industry and be a part of setting the new standard for workplace hospitality.

Job Description

• Lead, inspire, collaborate, and support your team to deliver exceptional standards consistently.
• Build positive, credible, and collaborative relationships and communication methods with clients and key stakeholders.
• Develop your team through mentoring, training, recognition, and empowerment.
• Create a culture of excellence, pushing boundaries of brilliance through caring service, food standards, and innovation.
• Achieve critical KPIs including Health and Safety, Sustainability, Financial, and Governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role
• Passion for food and creating memorable experiences
• Experience in managing, training, and supporting a team
• Financial acumen, budget management, and driving performance
• Excellent coaching, delegation, and influencing skills
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Effective communication skills
• Problem-solving and adaptability
• Strategic thinking and critical reasoning
• Alignment with BaxterStorey core values

Additional Information

For nearly 20 years, we've created beautiful spaces, exciting menus, and friendly teams across various locations, ensuring exceptional hospitality experiences for all customers.

We seek the brightest and best to join us. We support your career development and believe in continuous learning and improvement.

Join us and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY: Striving for better, leading the way.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE: Motivating and inspiring through our passion for food and service.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE: Embracing differences to push creativity and teamwork.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS: Leading by example to protect the planet and support communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we want to hear from motivated, eager learners. We can help develop your potential.

BaxterStorey is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect society and ensure all team members feel respected and valued.

Our ED&I ambition is to set the standard and be recognized for an inclusive culture in hospitality.