Head Chef

RC Hotel Management Ltd; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious restaurant is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead its kitchen team in modernising food offerings while maintaining acclaimed classics. Candidates should have solid experience at a minimum 1 AA Rosette level and demonstrate strong leadership and collaboration skills. This role offers competitive salary, flexibility, and a chance to elevate this renowned establishment.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Excellent gratuities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef at minimum 1 AA Rosette Level.
• Strong leadership ability and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations ensuring quality and safety standards.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, providing training as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational Skills

Collaboration

Job description

The Crab & Lobster is a 5* 2 Rosette destination restaurant with 20 luxury rooms situated in North Yorkshire with easy access to the A1, A19 and Thirsk railway station.

We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to work in partnership with our Executive Head Chef, to lead and develop the kitchen team as we move forward with modernising some of food offerings while still keeping our renowned classics. Our focus is on producing exceptional food using high quality fresh ingredients.

Applicants must have experience working in a busy kitchen as Head Chef at a minimum 1 AA Rosette Level.

Strong leadership ability and excellent organisational skills are essential for this position as is the ability to work collaboratively with all departments of our boutique hotel, to deliver a wonderful experience to guests while maintaining high standards in all aspects of kitchen management and menu development.

Key Duties

• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring food preparation and cooking meet high standards of quality and safety.
• Lead and manage kitchen staff, fostering a collaborative environment and providing training as needed.
• Maintain inventory and manage food production schedules to optimize efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, implementing best practices in food safety.
• Coordinate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction.

We are offering a very competitive salary package, excellent gratuities and flexible working hours; in return we are seeking someone with high standards and excellent time management skills which are essential to help drive our already successful business forward.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of taking this iconic restaurant to the next level, apply now and we will be in touch.