Head Chef - Hovingham - Michelin Star Restaurant - £40-44k + Tips
Full-time Permanent Head Chef
Posted 28 Jul 2026
Description
Head Chef
North Yorkshire
Salary & Benefits
- Excellent TRONC / service charge on top
- 48 hours per week
- Straight shifts
- Free staff meals whilst on duty
- Free on-site parking
- Six weeks' holiday
- Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with exceptional seasonal produce from leading British suppliers and farmers
Job Type
Full-Time | Permanent
Working Pattern
- 48 hours per week
- Five days from Wednesday to Sunday
- Straight shifts
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished and ambitious Head Chef to join one of the UK's most highly regarded restaurants.
Located in the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, this Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms celebrates the very best of Yorkshire and British produce. Working closely with an already talented and passionate team, you'll help deliver an exceptional guest experience while contributing to a kitchen that champions sustainability, regenerative farming, foraging and preservation techniques.
Awarded a Michelin Star shortly after opening, the restaurant has also been recognised in the UK's leading restaurant guides and rankings, making this an outstanding opportunity for a chef looking to further their career at the highest level.
This role could suit an experienced Senior Sous Chef looking to step into a senior leadership position within a Michelin-star environment or a well established Head Chef with an accredited background.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the owner in the day-to-day management of the kitchen
- Lead and motivate the kitchen team during preparation and service
- Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency
- Work with premium seasonal ingredients sourced from leading producers
- Assist with menu development, preservation projects and ingredient preparation
- Manage stock levels, ordering and deliveries
- Ensure food safety, cleanliness and kitchen organisation are maintained at all times
- Complete due diligence records, temperature logs and stock rotation procedures
- Support training and development of junior team members
- Contribute to a positive and collaborative kitchen culture
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within a Michelin-starred or similarly high-level kitchen
- Strong leadership and organisational skills
- Passion for seasonal British produce and modern British cuisine
- Positive, professional and team-focused attitude
- High standards of food safety, cleanliness and attention to detail
- Desire to learn, develop and contribute to an ambitious culinary programme
- Comfortable working in an open kitchen environment with occasional guest interaction
- Interest in foraging, preservation and sustainable cooking techniques would be advantageous
You’ll be joining a close-knit and highly skilled brigade consisting of:
- Senior Sous Chef
- Junior Sous Chef
This is a collaborative environment where every team member plays an important role in delivering an exceptional dining experience.
Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.
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