Head Chef

Head Chef

Location: Crathorne Hall Hotel, Yarm

Salary: £50-55,000 DOE + Share of service charge

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent | 45 hours per week

Assistance with short term accommodation for relocation purpose

Come and join our Team...

Grand and stately, yet warm and welcoming. Luxurious Crathorne Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire is the perfect place to stay for those wanting to experience this region’s stunning countryside. Built in 1906, with captivating views of the Leven Valley on the edge of the Yorkshire Moors, Crathorne Hall has earned a reputation as one of the best hotels in North Yorkshire.

What will the role involve?

The Head Chef plays a vital role in leading the Kitchen Brigade to consistently deliver exceptional food and service, always keeping the guest at the centre of all activities. They are responsible for achieving departmental goals, organizing work effectively, and driving continuous improvement within the team. With the freedom to innovate and develop menus in their own distinctive style, Head Chefs inspire both their team and guests. Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, supporting team training, and fostering a positive learning culture are essential aspects of the role. Strong decision-making, collaboration, and a solid understanding of business financials, including labour costs and budgeting, are also key. Above all, the role is about being inspired, having fun, and enjoying being part of a passionate team.

Are you Hand Picked?

•Proven track record in Luxury Hotels, with experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, and you will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential.

•Established expertise in delivering outstanding food , alongside hitting KPI’s both financial and people driven.

•Creative yet professional approach, you will show high levels of emotional intelligence with colleagues and guests alike.

Who we are…

Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE, and today still remains a family-owned group which has 21 unique luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breathtaking views from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands.

Dedicated to creating unique and enchanting stays, curated personalised service runs through the heart of every hotel. Whilst each hotel is individual, each property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, with a team commitment to aiming higher and delight their guests with magical experiences that offer a true escape from the every day.

What’s in it for you?

•A competitive salary package discussed at interview.

•An opportunity to be part of an exciting and dynamic team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion, making lifelong friendships along the way.

•Ongoing investment in your career progression, with access to our In House and external training programmes, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.

•28 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service, pro rata based on hours of contract.

•Colleague Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.

•Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.

•Company pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

•Life assurance scheme.

•Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.

•Discounted stays in our hotels and on food, drink, Spa treatments & products.

•Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).

•Introduction bonus for new colleague recommendations.

•Colleague of the Month awards, which leads to our annual awards ceremony.

•Regular team gatherings and appreciation events.

Apply Today

If you’re an ambitious Head Chef, with their finger on the pulse of culinary trends and a passion to drive quality, profit and standards then we would welcome you application today!

Hand Picked Hotels is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.