At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team and create seasonal menus with fresh, local ingredients.
- Company: Join a renowned coastal restaurant known for exceptional food and a relaxed atmosphere.
- Benefits: Competitive salary from £40k, weekly pay, discounts on food and drinks, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic work environment with opportunities for training and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing hospitality group while developing your culinary career.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready to step up.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Full-time Permanent Head Chef
Location: Bridlington
Salary: From £40,000 per year
Hours: 50 (5 days over 7)
- Competitive salary from £40,000 per year
- Weekly pay
- Company pension
- Company healthcare package (following successful probation)
- 50% discount on food across multiple venues
- 20% discount on drinks across multiple venues
- Family discounts on accommodation (subject to availability)
- Free entry for family members to the company's indoor play centre
- Discounts on company events
- Access to high street retail discounts
- Access to local leisure discounts
- Confidential Life Management & Counselling Service
- CPD Certified and ROSPA accredited training
- Career progression within a growing hospitality group
- GP-related bonus scheme
About the Role
My client is seeking an ambitious and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of Yorkshire's finest coastal dining destinations specialising in fish dishes. Known for its exceptional food, relaxed atmosphere and commitment to using high-quality local produce, the restaurant has earned an outstanding reputation and continues to build on its success. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an established kitchen while helping shape its future.
Applications are welcomed from experienced Head Chefs, as well as talented Sous Chefs who are ready to take the next step into their first Head Chef position. My client is committed to supporting the right person in making that transition.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head Chef, you'll be responsible for:
- Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team (current team of 4 full time chefs + part time chefs)
- Delivering consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
- Creating and developing seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
- Managing stock control, food costs and kitchen budgets
- Maintaining exceptional food safety and hygiene standards
- Working closely with the owners to continue developing the restaurant's excellent reputation
- Driving consistency, creativity and continuous improvement throughout the kitchen
The supply chain is set up and the client is happy with all their existing suppliers, Reviewing in 2027.
What We're Looking For
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, or be an experienced Sous Chef ready to progress
- At least three years’ professional chef experience
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal cooking
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and develop a team
- Good commercial awareness, including food GP and kitchen cost management
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- A proactive attitude and the ambition to help drive the business forward
A full driving licence is preferred but not essential.
Hours: Weekend and evening work required as part of the rota. The site quietens down in Winter allowing for 3/4 day working weeks.
This is an opportunity to join an ambitious hospitality business with an established reputation for quality and excellence. Whether you're already leading a successful kitchen or you're a talented Sous Chef looking for your first Head Chef position, my client offers the chance to make a real impact, develop your career and lead a passionate team committed to delivering exceptional food and service.
If you're ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
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