Head Chef – Café Bistro

Location: Northallerton
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 5 days over 7
Service: Daytimes only
Team: Small team of 3 chefs

We’re recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to take the lead in a busy café bistro within a well-established independent department store in Northallerton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys fresh, seasonal food, daytime service and a great work-life balance. You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working alongside a small team of three to deliver consistently high-quality food across the café bistro.

The Role

• Lead and motivate a small kitchen team of 3
• Take full responsibility for the kitchen operation and daily food service
• Develop and deliver a fresh, appealing café bistro menu
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Manage ordering, stock control, GP and kitchen costs
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, health & safety and allergen compliance
• Support and develop the wider kitchen team
• Work closely with the front-of-house team to ensure smooth service

The Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef, Sous Chef or strong Chef Manager who is confident taking ownership of a kitchen and leading a small team.

You’ll be passionate about fresh food, organised, hands-on and comfortable working in a customer-focused environment. Experience within a café, bistro, restaurant, hotel or similar fresh-food operation would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 salary
• 5 days over 7
• Daytime hours only – no evening services
• Small, friendly kitchen team
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen operation
• Well-established and popular retail environment

The role is based in Northallerton and is easily commutable from York, Thirsk, Darlington and surrounding areas.

If you’re looking for a Head Chef role with daytime hours, a small team and an excellent work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you