Head Chef – The Station Hotel, Birstwith
Full‑time | Permanent | On‑site | £ Competitive
The Station Hotel, Birstwith is a food‑led country inn with five guest bedrooms and a beautiful beer garden, located just six miles from Harrogate.
We’re looking for an ambitious, driven, and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help build a reputation for outstanding food and hospitality.
About the Role
You’ll have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen — from sourcing and preparing fresh ingredients to maintaining the highest standards of food safety and presentation.
You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and play a key role in shaping our menus and specials to reflect the best of Yorkshire produce.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment, retaining our 5‑star hygiene rating.
- Develop creative menu items and seasonal specials that reflect customer trends and local ingredients.
- Manage stock, ordering, and cost control efficiently.
- Ensure the kitchen team works safely and collaboratively at all times.
About You
- Experienced in running a commercial kitchen and cooking with fresh, high‑quality ingredients.
- Able to demonstrate strong business sense — understanding how customer profile and strategy influence profitable, creative menus.
- Skilled at motivating and developing your team to deliver consistent, high‑quality food.
- Confident in managing labour costs, rotas, and gross profit margins.
- Passionate about food, presentation, and creating memorable dining experiences.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Permanent, full‑time position
- On‑site parking
- Supportive management and ownership team
- Opportunity to shape the future of a growing, food‑focused business
Experience Required
- Chef: minimum 5 years
- Management: minimum 2 years
- Driving licence required
Work Location: In person – The Station Hotel, Birstwith
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Chef: 5 years (required)
- management: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
