Healds Hall Hotel
Make sure to apply quickly in order to maximise your chances of being considered for an interview Read the complete job description below.Head Chef We are looking for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at Healds Hall, a well-established independent 24 bed hotel and events venue in West Yorkshire.This is an exciting opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who takes pride in delivering consistently high-quality food, maintaining excellent hygiene standards, and building a motivated, professional team culture.Located in the heart of West Yorkshire, Healds Hall is known for its weddings, events, restaurant & bistro dining, conferences, and hospitality offering. We are seeking a Head Chef who can continue to elevate our food reputation while ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently, commercially, and to the highest standards.The Role You will be responsible for the overall management of the kitchen operation, including:Leading and inspiring the kitchen brigadeDelivering high-quality fresh food across restaurant, weddings, events, and functionsMaintaining exceptional food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness standardsManaging GP, stock control, ordering, and wastageDeveloping seasonal menus and event offeringsEnsuring consistency, presentation, and quality across all servicesManaging rotas, recruitment, training, and kitchen performanceMaintaining compliance with all food safety and HACCP proceduresWorking closely with senior management to drive standards and guest satisfactionWhat Were Looking For Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a quality hotel and eventsor restaurant environmentStrong leadership and kitchen management skillsExcellent understanding of food hygiene, allergens, and kitchen compliancePassion for fresh, well-presented food and consistent standardsAbility to manage both busy wedding/events service and day-to-day restaurant operationsCommercial awareness with experience controlling food costs and labourCalm under pressure with a hands-on approachStrong organisational and communication skillsWhat We Offer Competitive salary based on experienceOpportunity to lead and shape the food offeringSupportive independent business environmentCreative input into menus and eventsStaff meals on dutyCompany pensionFree on-site parkingThis role would suit a chef who is passionate about quality hospitality and wants to be part of a respected venue with a strong local reputation and ambitious standards. xwzovoh To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be a good fit for the role.We look forward to hearing from you….