Head Chef - Hovingham - Michelin Star Restaurant - £40-44k + Tips

RGIT Australia; Hovingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge on top

Free staff meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Six weeks' holiday

Company pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Head Chef to join a Michelin-starred restaurant in North Yorkshire. Located in the countryside, the kitchen champions sustainability, seasonal British produce, and a dedicated brigade.

You'll lead the kitchen, develop menus, manage stock and training, and work five days from Wednesday to Sunday across straight shifts. The role offers a competitive £40-44k salary plus tips, bonus, and pension, with staff meals and parking.

Qualifications

• Michelin-starred or high-level kitchen experience
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for seasonal British produce and modern British cuisine
• Positive, professional and team-focused attitude
• High standards of food safety, cleanliness and attention to detail
• Desire to learn, develop and contribute to an ambitious culinary programme
• Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment with guest interaction

Responsibilities

• Support the owner in day-to-day kitchen management
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during prep and service
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients from leading producers
• Assist with menu development and preservation projects
• Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation at all times
• Complete due diligence records, temperature logs and stock rotation procedures
• Support training and development of junior team members
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture

Skills

Leadership

Menu planning

Food safety

Team motivation

Open kitchen communication

Job description

Head Chef - Hovingham - Michelin Star Restaurant - £40-44k + Tips

Full-time Permanent Head Chef

Posted 26 Aug 2026

Description

Head Chef

North Yorkshire

Salary & Benefits

• Excellent TRONC / service charge on top
• 48 hours per week
• Straight shifts
• Free staff meals whilst on duty
• Free on-site parking
• Six weeks' holiday
• Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
• Company pension scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to work with exceptional seasonal produce from leading British suppliers and farmers

Job Type

Full-Time | Permanent

Working Pattern

• 48 hours per week
• Five days from Wednesday to Sunday
• Straight shifts

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and ambitious Head Chef to join one of the UK's most highly regarded restaurants.

Located in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms celebrates the very best of Yorkshire and British produce. Working closely with an already talented and passionate team, you'll help deliver an exceptional guest experience while contributing to a kitchen that champions sustainability, regenerative farming, foraging and preservation techniques.

Awarded a Michelin Star shortly after opening, the restaurant has also been recognised in the UK's leading restaurant guides and rankings, making this an outstanding opportunity for a chef looking to further their career at the highest level.

This role could suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a senior leadership position within a Michelin-star environment or a well established Head Chef with an accredited background.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the owner in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team during preparation and service
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency
• Work with premium seasonal ingredients sourced from leading producers
• Assist with menu development, preservation projects and ingredient preparation
• Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries
• Ensure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation are maintained at all timesComplete due diligence records, temperature logs and stock rotation procedures
• Support training and development of junior team members
• Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a Michelin-starred or similarly high-level kitchen
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Passion for seasonal British produce and modern British cuisine
• Positive, professional and team-focused attitude
• High standards of food safety, cleanliness and attention to detail
• Desire to learn, develop and contribute to an ambitious culinary programme
• Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment with occasional guest interaction
• Interest in foraging, preservation and sustainable cooking techniques would be advantageous

You'll be joining a close-knit and highly skilled brigade consisting of:

• Senior Sous Chef
• Junior Sous Chef

This is a collaborative environment where every team member plays an important role in delivering an exceptional dining experience.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a Michelin-starred restaurant recognised among the UK's leading dining destinations. You'll work with outstanding produce, learn from an ambitious and talented team, and play a key role in the continued success and development of a restaurant that is earning national and international recognition.

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