Competitive salary | 5 consecutive days with two days off
Starling is an independent award-winning bar and restaurant in the heart of Harrogate, known for our brunch, our pizzas, and a growing reputation for both corporate and retail events for up to 100 people. We're looking for an experienced Chef to join our kitchen team and help us keep raising our service levels, innovation and food quality.
All main elements of our menu are made in house so a genuine understanding of food preparation will be required, but training will be provided to maintain consistency.ency.
As Chef, and reporting to the GM, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our kitchen, with a focus on:
Delivering our brunch service and pizza offering from our extensive menu
Managing prep to keep the kitchen running smoothly and efficiently
Contributing ideas and creativity to our monthly specials menu
Running event food service
Shared responsibility for the ordering of ingredients prioritising quality, freshness, and food safety
Supporting the wider kitchen team across all sections as needed
Flat team structure with opportunity to contribute on all aspects of creative delivery, kitchen management, efficiency, and consistency
Maintaining a five-star food hygiene rating
We are a small operation with a skilled team, so at times, all elements of kitchen work will be expected.
A genuine team player who thrives working alongside others
Self-motivated, with the drive to take ownership of your section and tasks
Adaptable, comfortable switching between brunch service, pizza, prep, events and menu development as the day demands
Previous kitchen experience essential; sous chef or senior CDP experience preferred
Salary up to £32,000pa based on a 45hr week, dependent on experience
Excellent tronc package
The chance to genuinely shape our menu and monthly specials, not just execute it
A busy, independent kitchen where your ideas are heard
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