Hotel Head Chef

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

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience. The hotel is also a member of Forbes Travel Guide which recognises a commitment to service excellence across the globe.

Key Responsibilities

• Multi-outlet oversight – Driving food quality, consistency and presentation across fine dining, casual restaurants, bars, private events and room service
• Team Leadership – Leading, mentoring and scheduling a large kitchen brigade fostering talent and managing staff retention
• Menu Development – Designing seasonal, high-end menus, balancing creativity with local sourcing and brand standards
• Financial Management – Controlling food costs, hitting gross profit target, managing stock rotation and handling kitchen labour budgets
• Compliance & Safety – Maintaining top tier hygiene, health and safety and food safety standards such as HACCP and local regulations

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high end modern British restaurant
• Possess a minimum of 3 years in a similar role
• Be detailed oriented and able to drive standards
• Have strong communication skills with different stakeholders
• Have up to date knowledge on all levels of HACCP and kitchen management
• Be strong at building relationships and working closely with front of house teams and other hotel departments

We offer a wide range of benefits and have excellent opportunities for career development and provide exceptional training programmes for all employees:

• Tips typically over £200 per month (£3,400 per year)
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and chef whites
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Refer a Friend bonus - Earn up to £1000
• Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme
• Complimentary employee car parking
• Complimentary state of the art onsite gym - with personal trainer support
• 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays) increasing with service
• Professional development opportunities at all levels
• Reimbursement on work shoes, sight tests and professional memberships
• Modern and spacious discounted live in accommodation for eligible roles
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector. We support our employees do more with their money and help their wellbeing be providing access to a wide range of stand out well being support.
• We celebrate success. With an annual awards ceremony as well team events and incentives. Throughout the year we also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, marriages, new babies and length of service awards.
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and online support, along with wellbeing champions onsite
• Team Member of the Month Awards
• Discount on Grantley Halls Restaurants, Spa products and Gift Shop
• Discounted stays at Grantley Hall, as well as other Pride of Britain Hotels
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Stream, allowing you to instantly access your wages