Head Chef

Robinsons Brewery; Skipton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team in a traditional inn. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact by delivering exceptional food quality and managing kitchen operations effectively. You will work closely with the General Manager to recruit and develop your team, ensuring adherence to food safety and cleanliness standards. With a strong focus on personal development and a supportive work environment, this position promises a rewarding career path in a family-run business with a rich history. If you're ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Accommodation available

25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation

50% off food during shifts

Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers

28 days of paid annual leave

Access to a NEST pension scheme

Comprehensive training

Wellbeing and mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Manage kitchen operations, including orders and stock control.

Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Regulations

Stock Management

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Job description

Are you an experienced Head Chef looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work in a smaller business where your input is valued? Do you have a strong background in managing a high-volume, food-led traditional inn and leading a large team?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

As Head Chef, you’ll work closely with the General Manager, taking charge of recruiting, training, and developing the kitchen team to help them reach their full potential. You'll be responsible for delivering food of the highest quality, consistently exceeding guest expectations, and overseeing the profitability of the kitchen. This includes managing orders, deliveries, stocktaking, and controlling wastage.

In addition to leading by example, you will ensure the kitchen maintains exceptional standards of cleanliness and adheres to all Food Safety, Health & Safety regulations in line with both the law and company policy.

In return, we offer the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Bonus scheme
• Accommodation available
• 25% discount on food, drink, and accommodation through the employee discount card
• 50% off food during shifts
• Exclusive discounts at over 800 retailers through our employee reward scheme
• 28 days of paid annual leave and holiday pay
• Access to a NEST pension scheme
• Comprehensive training (both in-house and external)
• Ongoing personal development and career progression
• Access to fully paid apprenticeships for your team
• Wellbeing and mental health support programs
• Affordable healthcare cover through our healthcare cashplan for dental, optical, and other treatments
• Stability with a family business that has been around since 1838
• Chef whites provided
• Well-equipped kitchens with all the tools you need!

If you have the passion and experience required to thrive as our Head Chef, we’d love to receive your application!