Job Description

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Origin Social, Northallerton

Salary: 40,000 (plus weekly tips)

Hours

:

45 hours a week, worked over a 4-day working week

At Origin, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional culinary experiences through our array of small plates set in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our menu takes inspiration from all over the world, but using the most locally sourced products as possible to bring a unique culinary experience to Northallerton.

We are seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our small kitchen team, the ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of food production and preparation, ideally with experience in small plates dining. The ideal candidate must also have strong leadership skills to manage a dynamic kitchen environment, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality are maintained.

We are open from Wednesday-Sunday every week, serving food from 12pm-8:45pm every day apart from Sunday, where we only serve 12-6pm. Alongside small plates, we offer a small lunchtime menu available Wednesday- Saturday, and roast dinners on a Sunday.Each month we host a special event night on a Tuesday, these vary between being entirely food focussed (for example a tasting menu night) or something like a wine tasting event, with food served on the side.

We stay closed on bank holiday Mondays, however we do open for an extra few days around the festive period.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the kitchen team, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment. Oversee food production and preparation processes, ensuring consistency and quality in every dish served. Writing and managing rotas for all kitchen staff. Develop innovative menu items that reflect current culinary and seasonal trends while meeting customer preferences. Creating exciting tasting menus for event nights Maintain strict adherence to food safety regulations and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen. Supervise daily kitchen operations, including inventory management, ordering supplies, and maintaining equipment. Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, keeping all relevant maintenance records. Train and mentor kitchen staff in culinary techniques, food safety practices, and efficient workflow management. Work with a positive attitude, set the right tone and support the team. Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service and guest satisfaction. Monitor kitchen performance metrics and implement improvements as necessary to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

Experience as a Head Chef or in a similar role within a restaurant environment. Strong knowledge of food production techniques, food safety regulations, and culinary best practices. Excellent team management skills with the ability to lead by example and motivate staff effectively. Exceptional organisational skills with a keen eye for detail in both food presentation and kitchen operations. Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of quality. Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with both kitchen and front-of-house teams. A passion for culinary arts and a commitment to continuous improvement in cooking techniques and menu development.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount
Schedule:

10 hour shift 12 hour shift Holidays Weekend availability
Work Location: In person