Chef

The Blacksmiths at Biggin, North Yorkshire features both indoor and al-fresco dining options, taking pride in being a traditional, family-friendly pub serving a contemporary menu alongside pub classics.

Were looking for a head chef with experience in cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients, writing their own menus, and running a busy service in our food-destination site. Our food is a celebration of fresh and locally-sourced ingredients. From hearty pub classics to innovative twists on old favourites, were all about bold tastes and comfort.

Youll be in charge of creating dishes to delight our guests, developing the team and managing all aspects of the kitchen. We have a growing gastronomic reputation and we're looking for an experienced, ambitious Head Chef who wants to put their name on the map.

What we look for in a Head Chef:

This role requires someone that can inspire a team, to bring out the potential and lead by example whilst being able to develop, cost and produce fresh seasonal menus for the variety of revenue streams within the business.

• Have experience championing excellent service through quality food either as a Head Chef or in the position of Sous Chef
• Demonstrate a passion for leading and developing a team
• Be an active hands-on team player with excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and able to manage the kitchen staff rota, training and all health and safety effectively at all times
• Be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability to design and deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specials
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and labour
• Have a pro-active approach to driving sales and delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house teams

• Company pension
• Profit related bonus
• Tips/tronc
• Discounted or free food
• Employee/family discount
• Free on-site parking

Must have a driving licence