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A leading company is seeking a Head Chef for its gastro pub in the York area. This role offers full menu autonomy and requires a candidate with strong culinary skills and leadership experience. The position emphasizes creativity in menu design and effective kitchen management, making it ideal for a passionate and driven culinary professional.
HEAD CHEF, YORK AREA, UP TO £40,000
HIGH QUALITY GASTRO PUB, ALL DAY CASUAL DINING MENU
INDEPENDENT OWNERS, MENU AUTONOMY
The Benefits include:
Superb salary
Full menu autonomy
5 days over 7, you create a working rota
45-48 hour working week
modern kitchen with all the latest kit and equipment
Pension scheme
Short term accommodation options
Our Clients operate this stunning Gastro pub situated commutable from York in the North Yorkshire Wolds, offering both a stunning location, and the opportunity to work within a well equipped kitchen and create something special in this stunning area of North Yorkshire
The Head Chef is responsible for the overall culinary operation of the restaurant. This includes creating and executing menus, managing the kitchen staff, and ensuring that the restaurant meets the highest standards of food quality and service.
The ideal candidate will have a strong culinary background and experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. They will be creative and innovative, with a passion for food and a commitment to excellence. They will also be a strong leader and manager, with the ability to motivate and inspire their team.
A Sous chef ready to step up into their first head chef position may be considered, the ideal chef needs to be driven and a strong kitchen manager, and have excellent menu creating skills for this modern British gastro pub.
Responsibilities:
Create and execute menus that are both creative and appealing to guests
Manage the kitchen staff, including hiring, training, and scheduling
Ensure that the kitchen is operating efficiently and in a safe manner
Inspect food quality and ensure that all food is prepared according to health regulations
Oversee the service of food to guests, ensuring that they have a positive dining experience
Represent the restaurant to the public and build relationships with customers and vendors
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:
5+ years of experience working as a chef in a high-volume restaurant up to Head chef, although strong Sous chefs will be considered
Strong culinary skills and knowledge of food preparation techniques
Excellent leadership and management skills
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Food safety certification
Means of transport due to semi-rural location, although the venue is commutable from York
Short term accommodation options available
If this sounds like the ideal position for you then send your CV and cover letter through the link here, to hear of similar positions in the region & beyond then give Eddy Nuttall a call here in the Dish hospitality Offices