Head Chef

Blue Octopus; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in York is looking for an enthusiastic Head Chef to manage kitchen operations and deliver high-quality food standards. The role involves overseeing a busy food outlet and an events space while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated progressive success in culinary career.
• Experience in leading and developing teams.
• Ability to improve processes for efficiency and value.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen team and food management at Folk Hall.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Food Safety

Team Leadership

Customer Service

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Job description

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

About the role:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative Head Chef to develop our business through excellent food standards.

The Head Chef will oversee the kitchen team at the Folk Hall in York, providing a wide variety of freshly prepared dishes for a high-quality, busy food outlet open 6 days a week, alongside a developing events space.

This role involves operational management of catering services at the Folk Hall and an adjacent state-of-the-art care facility, including food management, strict compliance with food safety regulations, and achieving food GP%.

Building strong relationships with stakeholders, including residents, staff, the public, and the wider JRHT community, is a key aspect of the role.

About you:

You seek a role that offers autonomy to develop food provision across both sites. You are passionate about great food and customer service, possess a minimum Level 2 Food Safety qualification, and have demonstrated progressive success in your culinary career. Relevant catering qualifications and experience in leading and developing teams, as well as improving processes for efficiency and value for money, are essential. Your ability to motivate and inspire others, along with a passion for food and service, will be evident. A positive, can-do attitude is crucial.

If you have this drive and a desire to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

*Please note that this role will be subject to a DBS check*

Our core priority:

The Joseph Rowntree Housing Trust (JRHT) is a registered housing association and care provider in Yorkshire and the North-East.

As a values-driven organization, we prioritize building trust, demonstrating care, and making a difference. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming workplace where all colleagues can be themselves.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the online application form.

Closing date for applications is Monday, 12th May. We will shortlist and interview on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the application process early if sufficient quality applications are received.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:

We believe in providing equal opportunities for all. Applications are welcome from individuals regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status, or socio-economic background. We especially encourage applications from people with lived experience of poverty.

To promote equity and combat bias, we operate an anonymized recruitment process.

We are a Disability Confident Employer, committed to the recruitment, progression, and retention of disabled individuals. We will offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria and wish to be considered under the scheme.