About the Role
Building lasting culinary partnerships – connecting exceptional chefs with kitchens where both can thrive.
This unique Abbey is home to the UK’s largest Benedictine monastic community, rooted in the Rule of
St Benedict. Their mission is to seek God through prayer and service, and to invite others to experience
faith in action.
Located in the hills of Yorkshire, the Abbey sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
and welcomes thousands of visitors each year to its Retreat Centre, Visitor Centre, Shop and Tea
Room.
The Abbey Trust, a registered charity, works alongside the monastic community to support this
mission. With around 60 lay staff, the Trust delivers on a five-year strategy, choosing a Future
Together, to ensure a sustainable, faith-led future for the Abbey and its valley home.
We are looking for a Head Chef who will embrace the opportunity to work in a charitable organisation
preparing meals for our monastic community, tearoom, employees and guests.
Main Responsibilities but not limited to:-
Taking a leading role in delivering quality food in our Tearoom as well as creating menu
development.
Working with the Executive Chef to ensure food for events and the Monastery.
Monitor and ensure that the production, preparation, and presentation of food are of the highest quality at all times.
Liaise with Head of Guest Operations and Finance regarding ordering stock and ingredients.
Adhere to Health & Safety policies and regulations.
Build great relationships with Front of House teams to demonstrate a shared passion for
excellent guest experience.
Continually develop culinary knowledge and skills under the supervision of the Executive Chef
as our organisation expands.
Demonstrate a passion for hospitality & great food with previous experience of working as a Head Chef. Success in supporting consistent and improved health and safety procedures
Skills and Attributes
You will bring:
Excellent communication
Integrity, professionalism and a positive, agile mindset
Ability to work SOLO for most of the role - And of course an Enhance DBS will also be required
This would be ideal for a school head chef or ambitious sous looking to progress their career.
Benefits
Up to 8% employer-matched pension
Life assurance
Free lunch during working hours
Free on-site parking
20% discount at the Abbey Shop
Cycle to Work Scheme
Christmas Closure
+ Benefits - Overtime
Hours: Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week,) – no split shifts / DAYTIMES ONLY
5 days over 7 per week (based on site)
Requirements
Ability to commute/relocate:
YO62 York: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
Minimum 5 year as chefor similar role.
Minimum 1 year Head Chef or Sous Chef looking to progress
Ability to lead an established kitchen and menu operations hands on, commitment and growth, able to see the bigger picture
Abbey Trust is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding. All appointments are
subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Licence/Certification:
Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate Minimum (required)
H&S level 2 (required)
Allergen awareness training (required)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
The Chef Hub is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, please contact us directly, should you have any further questions, please ask
Eligibility to Work in the UK
At The Chef Hub, we are committed to ensuring all our team members have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. As part of our recruitment process, all applicants must provide valid documentation demonstrating their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with current Home Office regulations. This may include, but is not limited to, a British or Irish passport, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa that permits work in the UK.
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