Senior Chef

Byron; York; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Byron is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Leader to manage fast-paced services and ensure high-quality food in a vibrant kitchen environment. This role offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills and work with a dedicated team, while enjoying competitive pay and perks like meal discounts and ongoing training.

Benefits

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Free meal on shift

50% food discount for friends and family

Opportunities to win shopping vouchers

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a fast-paced professional kitchen.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety and food safety standards.
• Positive attitude and energy.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef to deliver quality food.
• Help prep, cook, and plate dishes.
• Maintain health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Job description

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At Byron, burgers are more than just food – they’re our passion. We use the best British beef, freshly prepared sides, and quality ingredients to create burgers that hit the spot every time. We believe in doing things properly — from sourcing to service to the buzz in our kitchens.

But what really makes Byron special is our team — passionate, hardworking, and always ready to have a laugh. If you’re ready to take the next step in your kitchen career, lead by example, and be part of something great, we’d love to have you on board.

What You’ll Do:

As a Kitchen Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in running smooth, fast-paced services — delivering the burgers and sides that keep our guests coming back.

Support the Head Chef and Kitchen Management team to deliver brilliant food, shift after shift.

Lead by example — helping your team maintain high standards and positive energy on every service.

Be ready to step up — this is your first move into kitchen leadership, with the support to help you grow.

Maintain excellent standards of Health & Safety and kitchen cleanliness.

Help prep, cook and plate dishes to spec, with great attention to detail.

Work as a team to create a buzzing, positive kitchen culture.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about great food and ready to step into a leadership role.

You’ll have some solid experience working in a fast-paced professional kitchen.

You’re ready to take your first step into kitchen management — or already working at this level and looking for a new challenge.

You’ll know what great food looks like, and how to help your team deliver it consistently.

You’ll have a good understanding of Health & Safety and food safety standards.

You’ll love working as part of a team and creating an atmosphere where everyone thrives.

You’ll bring a positive attitude, great energy, and a genuine passion for what you do.

What You’ll Get:

£12.32 per hour + Tronc

Access your pay as you earn it with Wagestream

Free meal on shift

50% food discount for you and your friends/family

Opportunities to win High Street shopping vouchers through our incentive schemes

Ongoing training and development to help you grow into the next stage of your career

If you’ve got the energy, passion and leadership skills to be a Byron Kitchen Team Leader, click apply and come and be part of the team that serves up Proper Burgers, Proper People, and a Properly Good Time.