Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef looking for your next exciting challenge? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Nestled on the edge of the stunning Yorkshire Dales, The Skipton Hotel is a beautiful waterside destination offering guests warm hospitality, fantastic food, and unforgettable experiences. From relaxing leisure breaks to weddings, celebrations, conferences and special events, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do.
As our Head Chef, you'll have the opportunity to lead a talented kitchen team while creating exceptional food across a wide variety of outlets and events. This is far more than a standard restaurant role—you'll be involved in everything from wedding breakfasts and bustling conferences to seasonal menus, afternoon teas, private dining and our popular hotel restaurant.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, motivating and developing a dedicated kitchen team.
- Delivering consistently outstanding food across the restaurant, weddings, conferences and private functions.
- Managing food costs, stock control and kitchen budgets.
- Maintaining the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and cleanliness.
- Working closely with the management team to continually enhance the guest experience.
- Inspiring creativity while ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or an experienced Sous Chef ready to step up.
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for developing others.
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
- A genuine love of food and creating memorable dining experiences.
- Calm under pressure with the ability to manage multiple services and events.
- Sound knowledge of food safety, allergen management and kitchen compliance.
Why Join The Skipton Hotel
- Work in a beautiful hotel overlooking the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.
- Enjoy a varied and rewarding role with restaurant service, events and conferences.
- Be part of a friendly, supportive management team.
- Have the freedom to influence menus and showcase your creativity.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
What we can offer you
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- £30 per night - staff stays at our partner hotels, all situated in stunning locations with magnificent scenery.
- £55 per night – discounted stays for friends and family at our partner hotels.
- 40% discount on our spa’s within our portfolio –includes spa visits and entry. 15% discount for spa visits and entry for friends and family.
- 50% discount on food and drinks agreed upon visit.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free gym membership
- Generous Tip Scheme
If you’re a passionate chef looking for variety, the opportunity to lead and inspire a team, and the freedom to make a real impact within a thriving hotel, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 5 years experience working as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy commercial Kitchen?
- Do you have experience managing a kitchen team, including ordering, stock control, and Food Safety?
Work Location: In person
