Job Ref: ALD1486
Branch: Aldwark Manor
Location: Aldwark, Alne 10 miles north of York
Salary/Benefits: £46 000 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 10:00 -22:00 /12:00-22:00 / 14:00-22:00
Hours per week: 46Hour per week
Posted date: 20/08/2026
Closing date: 03/10/2026
.Job Title
Position: Hotel head Chef
Reports to: Executive Head Chef
Responsible for: Sous Chefs Junior Sous Chef/Breakfast Chef, Chef De Partie, Commis Chefs Kitchen Porters
Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Alne, York, YO61 1UF
Hours of work: 46 hours per week
Benefits:
Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
Gym and leisure use.
Share of gratuities.
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Employee Assistance Program.
Free meal on duty.
Refer a friend bonus.
Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
Uniform provided.
Additional Days holiday after 3 years of service.
Food and Beverage Discount when dining at Hotel of 20%
Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.
In recent years, the hotel has undergone significant investment and renovation, transforming the bedrooms, restaurant, residents’ lounge, sports bar and all public areas to deliver a refined and contemporary guest experience.
December marked the completion and opening of the new Salus Spa facilities, further enhancing the estate’s luxury leisure offering. The next phase of development will see the addition of new bedrooms, expanded event spaces and additional treatment rooms, all scheduled to open later this year.
Our Mission statement is
At Aldwark Manor Estate, our mission is simple yet powerful:
“Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people —
with the ambition of being “Always Aldwark” in exceeding our guests’ and team members’ expectations.
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated Hotel Head Chef to join our team at Aldwark Manor Estate. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in culinary arts, cooking techniques, food safety and kitchen management. This role is responsible for Elements Restaurant, Salus Spa and Bunkers Kitchen, working with other chefs to deliver breakfast, lunch, functions and dinner across our three different Restaurants. This is a Multi-site role, a chef with similar experience is ideal but not essential.
Purpose of the role:
As Hotel Head Chef you will be overall responsible for the day to day running of the Kitchens including Elements Restaurant (our main Hotel Restaurant) Bunkers (our Sports Bar) and Squadran Bar (our main Hotel lounge) and its staff. Directing and delegating kitchen activities ensuring the preparation of our delicious food - helping create memorable experiences for guests - whenever and wherever they dine.
As Hotel Head Chef, you are expected to oversee the preparation of all food, create menus using seasonal ingredients, inspire and monitor the junior team, and lead by example. The main purpose of the role is to be a leader, a supportive role mode for all kitchen staff, who ensures the smooth workflow and running of the kitchen. All while maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation. This role also includes ensuring that all kitchen staff members are following all the Food Safety and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
The main duties of the Hotel Head Chef
- Controlling and directing the food preparation process ensuring food safety standards and quality standards are met.
- Managing and working closely with junior Chefs to develop and lead them.
- Food ordering to minimise waste of resources.
- Managing the stock levels. This includes making sure that any stock bought for bespoke functions is used up before it expires to avoid food waste
- Menu and Recipe Development, this requires knowledge of food, excellent cooking skills and a strong understanding of produce, ingredients and cost of ingredients.
- Writing allergens for the dishes on the menus.
- Strong communication skills through a variety of means: departmental meetings, HOD meetings, Function sheet meetings, Health and Safety meetings, clear instructions for the junior chefs etc.
- Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks.
- Leading by example and keeping the kitchen and all food preparation areas clean.
- Ensuring that the Due Diligence tasks are being carried out correctly.
The above is a non-exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake, and any other duties as requested by your manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.
About Us
The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978.
Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 200 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.
The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.
We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.
