Head Chef – TP2396

Chef Results Limited; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique hotel in York seeks a Head Chef to drive menu development and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate is experienced in fresh food, demonstrates strong leadership, and is passionate about culinary excellence. The position includes management of hygiene standards and a brigade of chefs, with a focus on quality dining experiences for guests. This is a permanent role with benefits including meals on duty and a negotiable bonus.

Benefits

Uniform Provided

Meals on Duty

Negotiable Bonus Scheme

Share of Tips

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef in a fresh food property.
• Proven track record of leading a quality food team.
• Excellent all-around kitchen knowledge.
• Must have access to personal transport.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations including hygiene and financial performance.
• Lead menu development with fresh seasonal produce.
• Ensure high food quality and presentation.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Menu development

Hygiene compliance

Stock management

Job description

Overview

The owner of a lovely boutique hotel is seeking a Head Chef to implement new dishes and menus to take the dining operation forward. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven Head Chef to make their mark and bring a modern feel into the dining experience using fresh seasonal produce sourced locally where possible. The hotel has a 40 seater restaurant, an outside area for the summer, a bar and lounge and caters for small weddings and private functions.

As this is a Head Chef role you will be responsible for all areas of kitchen management including paperwork, implementation of hygiene legislation, financial performance, rotas, ordering, stock management and mentoring a brigade of 4 chefs.

Responsibilities

• Manage all areas of kitchen operations, including paperwork, hygiene compliance, financial performance, rotas, ordering, stock management, and mentoring a brigade of 4 chefs.
• Lead menu development and implementation, using fresh seasonal produce sourced locally where possible.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation for the restaurant, bar, lounge, and private functions.

Requirements

• Experienced and passionate Head Chef with experience in a fresh food property.
• Proven track record of leading a team serving quality fresh food and putting their stamp on the menu.
• Excellent all-round knowledge of the kitchen; stable CV and good references.
• Due to the location of this hotel it is essential that all applicants have access to their own transport.

Benefits

• Uniform Provided
• Meals on Duty
• Negotiable Bonus Scheme
• Share of Tips

This is a permanent role

If you are interested in this position or would like information on the other positions we are recruiting for or any temporary assignments please send your CV to [e-mail] and our consultant Tony Papa will do his utmost to assist you in your search for employment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.