Executive Head Chef
Award-winning Country Inn | Yorkshire Dales | Live-in Available
I am working with a standout country inn in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales that is looking for an Executive Chef to lead the kitchen and shape the food offering across a premium destination site, with influence over a second, more accessible pub nearby.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a chef who cares deeply about flavour, provenance and building menus that feel rooted in place.
The business already holds 1 AA Rosette and has built a strong reputation for warm hospitality, quality food and a genuine connection to the local area. Guests come for the setting, stay for the experience and return for the food.
What makes this role special
* Full ownership of the menus, suppliers and food direction
* A chance to push local provenance even further and build strong relationships with nearby farmers, makers and cheesemongers
* Seasonally changing menus, daily specials and the freedom to create a food offering that feels both grounded and exciting
* A busy, established site with real volume and the platform to build on existing accolades
* The opportunity to oversee both a premium food‑led site and a second pub with a more accessible menu style
The food offer is already centred around home‑cooked dishes made from scratch, seasonal produce and ingredients sourced from local farmers, fishmongers and makers. The menu currently blends comforting classics with quality‑led dishes, daily specials and regional touches, including Yorkshire cheese from Courtyard Dairy.
What they are looking for
* A strong Head Chef or Executive Chef who can lead from the front
* Someone who understands how to balance quality and consistency in a high‑volume site
* A chef with real passion for local produce and the confidence to tell that story through the menu
* A calm, organised leader who can develop the team and keep standards high through peak trading periods
* Someone who will thrive in a countryside setting and embrace the lifestyle that comes with it
The package
* £55,000 to £60,000
* Live‑in available
* Bonus up to 15%
* Tips worth around £5,000 per year
* Real autonomy and support to make your mark
It would suit a chef who wants freedom, a beautiful setting, strong trade, and the chance to create something with real identity in one of the most visited parts of the Dales. The inn is positioned in Malham, close to major walking destinations including Malham Cove, with a restaurant overlooking the village and a food offer built around the seasons of the Yorkshire Dales.
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