Head Chef Designate: Lead Creative Kitchen & Team

Golden Fleece Hotel, Thirsk; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tip Jar distribution

Private Healthcare

Life Insurance

Wellbeing grant

Holidays 6 weeks

Chef whites provided

Discounts on food and accommodation

Annual stay for £1

Career development programme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

The Golden Fleece Hotel in Thirsk is seeking a talented Head Chef Designate to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence. You will shape menus, deliver outstanding food, and uphold the standards of a quality fresh food hotel.

You will bring senior kitchen experience, team leadership, and a strong grasp of kitchen compliance to inspire the team and drive exceptional guest dining in a vibrant market town setting.

Qualifications

• Senior kitchen experience in a quality hotel or hospitality business.
• Ability to devise menus and deliver outstanding food.
• Proven team leadership and staff development skills.
• Strong focus on kitchen compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Create and develop menus while maintaining quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all kitchen procedures and regulations.
• Inspire the team to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences.
• Oversee operations to meet financial and service targets.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Food quality

Compliance

Fresh food hospitality

Job description

The Golden Fleece Hotel in Thirsk is seeking a talented Head Chef Designate to lead the kitchen team in the Head Chef's absence. You will shape menus, deliver outstanding food, and uphold the standards of a quality fresh food hotel.

You will bring senior kitchen experience, team leadership, and a strong grasp of kitchen compliance to inspire the team and drive exceptional guest dining in a vibrant market town setting.