Head Chef- Terrace Restaurant in Masham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head Chef to be part of our team. Swinton Estate has a superb reputation for using ‘estate-to-plate’ produce to reduce food miles to an absolute minimum, using estate-reared meat from local farms and with an extensive kitchen garden providing seasonal vegetables, fruit and herbs.

The Walled Garden is a working kitchen garden growing substantial quantities of fruits, herbs and vegetables (over 60 varieties) as the seasons dictate. Local produce is sourced from over 9,000 acres of hill farms on the Estate, a deer herd in the Parkland, and the four-acre Walled Garden. Over 40% of the ingredients on our menus are delivered from the Estate gate to plate, ensuring minimal food miles.

The role involves strategically, financially, and creatively overseeing the management of the Terrace kitchen, ensuring the consistent production of outstanding food and menus while maintaining a first-rate team of passionate individuals. A keen eye for detail with an emphasis on produce from the estate, kitchen garden, and foraging is essential.

• Oversee creative menus, efficient working practices, and proactive sales attitudes to ensure the food budget is achieved.
• Keep up to date with current trends in food and cuisine, ensuring that the offering is always at the forefront of trends.
• Update menus regularly and maximise the use of Food Heroes, seasonality, and local produce.
• Foster good relationships with local schools and colleges, raising the profile of the hospitality industry as a career.

• Create a customer-focused environment reflecting full flexible co-operation within the business.
• Ensure labour resources effectively meet service criteria, encompassing training, supervision, and encouraging multi-skilling.
• Promote employee morale and encourage pride and commitment within the team.
• Maintain effective communication and feedback within teams.
• Ensure an effective management presence is always maintained.
• Evolve and monitor a problem-solving culture through employee empowerment.
• Monitor and control core service standards to ensure consistent delivery and meet guest needs.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all relevant legislation and regulations.

• CUSTOMER: We have the person at the centre of what we do.
• ACCOUNTABILITY: We strive to make a healthy profit to reinvest back into the Estate's product, people, and environment.
• SERVICE: We deliver service at the highest standard to all across Swinton.
• TEAM: Our team are at the heart of the business, and we develop them to deliver overall.
• LOCAL: Being part of the local community and contributing to the people, producers, and place around us.
• ENVIRONMENT: We can collectively contribute to create better outcomes for the landscape, habitats, and planet.

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• 32 days annual leave (pro rata for PT employees) including bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Summer party, Christmas Party, Long Service Awards.
• NEST pension scheme for eligible team members.
• Use of the Country Club & Spa.
• 50% discount on food & beverage and spa treatments/packages.
• £75 room rate for yourself, friends & family.
• 15% discount for food & beverage or spa for family and friends.
• Refer a friend scheme up to £500.00 for a full-time member of staff.
• Access to discounts, cinema tickets, days out, and more with Hospitality Rewards.
• Complimentary meal when on duty.
• Full Uniform.
• Learning and Development opportunities to grow and progress through our business.