Head Chef

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run venue in Kirkbymoorside is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen. With a focus on quality ingredients and creative freedom, this role offers the chance to develop exciting menus in a supportive environment. Enjoy generous tips and no split shifts.

Benefits

Share of generous tips

No split shifts

Full autonomy to design menus

Supportive, family-run team environment

Focus on quality over quantity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Head Chef or Senior Chef role.
• Passion for local, seasonal ingredients and creating exciting menus.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop & create a menu that showcases seasonal and local produce.
• Ensure food quality and presentation exceeds guest expectations.
• Manage stock, food ordering & cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Time Management

Education

Food Safety & Hygiene certification (minimum Level 2)

Job description

Position: Head Chef
Location: Kirkbymoorside
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000 (DOE)
Shifts: Wednesday to Saturday - Evening service only | Sunday - Lunch service only

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen in our small, family-run venue in the heart of Kirkbymoorside. It’s an intimate setting, focused on quality over quantity – perfect for someone who wants real creative freedom and pride in what they plate up.
Key Responsibilities:

• Develop & create a menu that would showcase seasonal and local produce that would be in line with the business ethos.
• Ensure consistent food quality and presentation exceeds guest expectation.
• Comply with all Health & Safety, Food Safety and COSHH Requirements
• Oversee stock management, food ordering & cost control.
• Manage & maintain an organised kitchen environment including maintaining kitchen equipment.
• Working with the owners of the business regarding menus, service, and all budgetary targets
• To make recommendations and planning for changes to the experience and service standards

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Head Chef or Senior Chef role
• Passion for local, seasonal ingredients and creating exciting menus
• Strong leadership, organisation, and time management skills
• Food Safety & Hygiene certification (minimum Level 2)
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety compliance
• Access to own transport (due to location)

Why Join Us?

• Share of generous tips
• No split shifts
• Full autonomy to design and deliver your own menus
• Supportive, family-run team environment
• Focus on quality over quantity

If you’re ready to run your own kitchen, build your own menu, and be part of something special – we want to hear from you!