Head Chef
Salt on the Harbour – Bridlington
Full-time | Permanent
An exciting opportunity has become available for a passionate and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Salt on the Harbour, one of Yorkshire's leading coastal restaurants.
Proud winners of the Yorkshire Life Food & Drink Awards 2023 and Finalists in the 2025/26 Remarkable Taste of East Yorkshire Awards, we're known for creating exceptional dishes using the finest local produce in a relaxed, welcoming setting.
This role would suit an experienced Head Chef, but we'd also love to hear from an ambitious Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step into their first Head Chef position. We'll support the right person to make that move.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading and inspiring the kitchen team.
- Delivering consistently high-quality food and presentation.
- Creating seasonal menus with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Managing stock, food costs and kitchen budgets.
- Maintaining excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
- Working closely with the owners to continue building Salt's award-winning reputation.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready for promotion.
- A passion for fresh, seasonal cooking.
- Positive leadership skills and the ability to develop a team.
- Good understanding of food GP and kitchen management.
- Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills.
- A genuine desire to help drive the business forward.
Other benefits included in your package:
- 50% discount on food (all our sites – Jerome’s & Pavilion, Salt on the Harbour, and Jerome’s Café).
- 20% discount on drinks (all our sites - Jerome’s & Pavilion, Salt on the Harbour, Jerome’s Café, and The Brunswick Hotel).
- Free entry to Monty Zoomer’s in door play area for family members.
- Staff Christmas Party
- Discounts to Jerome’s & Pavilion Events
- Family discount on accommodation subject to availability.
- Access to BrightExchange – offering various discounts on high street shops such as New Look.
- Access to Fab-Spot – offers discounts from local leisure facilities.
- Added to our company healthcare package (after probationary period)
- Life Management Service - We recognise that sometimes you may face certain challenges in your work and home life that are difficult to deal with. We subscribe to a confidential and professional life management service that provides you with a qualified counsellor who can offer personal support for any practical or emotional challenges you may be facing.
- Company pension
- Full training – CPD Certified & ROSPA
- Weekly pay
- GP related bonus
If you're looking for the opportunity to make your mark and lead an ambitious kitchen—or you're a Sous Chef ready to step into your first Head Chef role—we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £40,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (required)
- Cooking: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Location:
- Bridlington YO15 3AW (required)
Work Location: In person
