Head Chef: Elevate 5-Star Dining & Team Leadership

Grantley Hall; Ripon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips over £200 per month

Complimentary meals on duty

Discounted stays at Grantley Hall

Employee car parking

Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Grantley Hall in Ripon, England, seeks an experienced Head Chef to drive culinary excellence across fine dining, casual outlets, bars and private events. You will lead a large kitchen brigade, shaping seasonal, high-end menus while upholding local sourcing and brand standards.

The role requires proven leadership, meticulous attention to detail and strong communication with front-of-house teams and other hotel departments. An emphasis on HACCP and safety is essential in this luxury setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high end modern British restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multi-outlet operations across fine dining, casual restaurants, bars, private events and room service.
• Lead, mentor and schedule a large kitchen brigade, fostering talent and staff retention.
• Design seasonal, high-end menus balancing creativity with local sourcing and brand standards.
• Control food costs, hit gross profit targets, manage stock rotation and kitchen labour budgets.
• Maintain top-tier hygiene, health and safety and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Senior Sous Chef

Team leadership

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Grantley Hall in Ripon, England, seeks an experienced Head Chef to drive culinary excellence across fine dining, casual outlets, bars and private events. You will lead a large kitchen brigade, shaping seasonal, high-end menus while upholding local sourcing and brand standards.

The role requires proven leadership, meticulous attention to detail and strong communication with front-of-house teams and other hotel departments. An emphasis on HACCP and safety is essential in this luxury setting.