Head Chef – Quality Gastro Pub near Bedale
We're looking for a Head Chef to take charge of the kitchen at a country pub near Bedale. The focus is on producing consistently excellent food — pub classics with flair, alongside dishes to rosette standard.
This is a cooking-led role: you'll spend most of your time on the pans, leading by example. You'll be responsible for the rota and day-to-day running of the kitchen, with management support in place to help.
The Role:
* Running the kitchen day-to-day and setting high standards.
* Cooking to a consistently high level, from pub favourites to rosette-quality dishes.
* Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and compliance.
* Ordering, stock control, and managing supplier relationships.
* Creating and managing the rota, supported by management when needed.
* Leading and motivating the small kitchen team.
What We're Looking For:
* A reliable chef with strong cooking ability and pride in their work.
* Previous experience at sous or head chef level in a rosette kitchen.
* A leader who sets the tone on quality and consistency.
* Organised and dependable — someone who gets things done properly.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary in the £35,000–£38,000 range, depending on experience.
* Cooking-focused role with real support on recruitment and kitchen operations.
* A friendly, professional team and a supportive environment.
* Staff meals on shift.
If you're a chef who loves cooking, takes pride in running a clean, consistent rosette-standard kitchen, and wants the backing to keep standards high, we'd like to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £34,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Bedale DL8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* 2 AA Rosette (or higher) recent cooking: 1 year (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
* Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person