Outdoor Dining Chef

We are looking for personalities that light up a room! How big is your smile? Do your eyes light up a room? Can you turn challenges into opportunities and guests into lifelong ambassadors? We believe that the best part of our team is the energy, positivity, and genuine smiles we share with every guest and team member. If you've got any of the above, we want to hear from you.

We are on the hunt for enthusiastic, positive, and energetic people who thrive on creating moments that guests will remember long after they leave. We're looking for an enthusiastic Outdoor Dining Chef to join our team and provide immediate support to our kitchen during the busy spring and summer months.

What we are looking for:

• Calm and focused under pressure during busy periods
• Flexible and adaptable to different demands
• Works well in a team but can also be a self-starter
• Reliable
• Willing to learn

About the role:

Seasonal position (April-October) with the potential to move into a full-time winter role within another on-site kitchen. As Clocktower Terrace Chef at Rudding Park, you'll receive full training across all kitchen areas and have opportunities to work in multiple outlets, gaining experience with a variety of food styles and service formats. You'll confidently run the terrace kitchen and pizza oven, preparing fresh pizzas to order. As the terrace is weather-dependent, you'll support the main kitchen with service and prep when required. You'll also help maintain high food standards, support team training and motivation, and ensure all health & safety and COSHH procedures are followed. You should be comfortable using kitchen systems for ordering, rotating, and food safety.

You'll be part of a strong, motivated team of experienced chefs who value collaboration, professionalism, and high standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of dishes using the best fresh & local produce.
• Run the clocktower terrace kitchen.
• Using and understanding our computer system for rotating, ordering and food safety to ensure we meet wage and food cost targets.
• Train and motivate junior chefs to work to expected standards.
• Taking pride in being responsible for helping to deliver high-quality food for our guests.
• Working well in a busy kitchen and thrive under pressure whilst being able to give out clear instructions.
• Team player who can respectfully communicate with the team.
• Be reliable, hardworking, trustworthy and passionate in your work.
• Deal with orders, deliveries and stock rotation to ensure correct stock levels and food cost targets are met.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene standards at all times.
• Following all health & safety / COSHH protocol and ensure junior team members have a full understanding as well.
• Do all the above whilst following the core values of Rudding Park.

General:

• Be responsible for Health and Safety as an individual and also to work colleagues, guests and the business, reporting concerns through the Health and Safety processes and procedures.
• Ensure continuous professional development of self, including attending required training courses and seeking means of developing within the business.
• Promote continuous improvement in the level of quality and guest care provided by the business and make proposals/suggestions where applicable.
• Respect colleagues and the working environment at all times.
• Ensure high standard of dress and self-presentation within the working environment.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the position for which you are qualified.

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer:

• Enhanced pay.
• Service Charge (Tronc) earn up to an additional £3,000 per year.
• Company sick pay for up to 4 weeks.
• A range of discounts including 50% off spa days and dining, not to mention preferential room rates for employees and family (subject to availability).
• Annual party, family fun days, award dinners - we love to celebrate!
• Up to 30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Complimentary overnight stay for you and a guest (including dinner, bed and breakfast with spa) when you complete a three-month probation.
• FREE food and drink; The Green Room is our team's dedicated space to chill out, when not 'on stage' looking after our guests.
• Investment in personal growth through Apprenticeship, Training Courses and Development Programmes.
• Can't wait until pay day? Wage Stream allows you to pay yourself when you need it!
• Hospitality Rewards include FREE Employee Assistance Programme from Day 1.
• Local discounts on gym memberships.
• Complimentary counselling sessions to support mental health.
• Wellbeing App with a range of support such as podcasts, fitness videos, recipes.
• AND MUCH MORE.

About Rudding Park:

A privately-owned luxury hotel, Rudding Park has 90 bedrooms and suites, a destination spa, three restaurants and a kitchen garden, private cinema, two golf courses and meetings and events venue. Set in 300 acres of landscaped gardens and woodland, Rudding Park is one of the most beautiful Harrogate hotels. Rudding Park features the first Roof Top Spa in the UK and offers an extensive range hydrotherapy and thermal experiences. We offer an extensive range of treatments and guests can discover the Escape Zone - a peaceful and serene space to relax following a treatment.