Head Chef – Todmorden

Salary: £40,000 package
Hours: 45 hours per week – 5 straight shifts
Location: Todmorden, West Yorkshire

We are recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to join a well-established and highly regarded restaurant in Todmorden.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who enjoys working with fresh, seasonal produce and a quality-led, from-scratch kitchen. The restaurant has a strong focus on honest, well-executed food, with locally sourced ingredients, seasonal menus and a wood-fired oven at the heart of the operation. The menu covers pizza, pasta, small plates and modern British-style dishes, with plenty of scope for creativity and development.

As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading the team and maintaining consistently high standards across food quality, presentation, prep, service and hygiene. You will have a genuine input into menus and specials, working with the owners and suppliers to make the most of seasonal produce.

The Role

• Head Chef position with full responsibility for the kitchen operation
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Maintain consistently high food and presentation standards
• Create and develop seasonal menus and daily specials
• Work closely with local suppliers and make the most of fresh produce
• Oversee kitchen ordering, stock control and GP
• Ensure excellent food hygiene, health & safety and allergen standards
• Lead service and remain hands-on within the kitchen
• Support the continued development and reputation of the restaurant

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an established Head Chef or experienced Sous Chef ready to step up who has a strong fresh-food background and enjoys working in a busy, quality-focused restaurant.

You will need to be:

• Passionate about food and fresh, seasonal ingredients
• A confident and hands-on kitchen leader
• Experienced in running a busy restaurant kitchen
• Strong on kitchen organisation, standards and consistency
• Comfortable developing menus and specials
• A good team builder and communicator
• Commercially aware with experience of stock and GP control
• Calm and professional during busy services

What's on Offer

• £40,000 package
• 45 hours per week
• 5 straight shifts
• Genuine input into menus and the direction of the kitchen
• Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce
• A hands-on role within a well-regarded independent restaurant
• Opportunity to develop and put your own stamp on the kitchen

If you're an ambitious Head Chef looking for a quality-focused role with a great working pattern and the opportunity to have genuine influence, we'd love to hear from you.