Job Description

Chef Opportunity at The George, Castleton

Location: Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WG

Salary: Depending on experience

Hours: 44-48 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)

The George in Castleton, a well-established Award Winning family-run pub

We are situated in the heart of the Peak District, and looking to welcome a Second Chef to our kitchen team creating an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a well equipped, fun but professional kitchen and move up the ranks. We take pride in providing excellent all round Traditional Pub service with a mixture of fresh, seasonal Specials with a strong focus on sustainability and local / home grown produce from our kitchen garden / no dig allotment and Traditonal Pub Fayre, Due to the busyness of the business we also have to use the usual convience products alongside homegrown and fresh.

About the Role:

As Second Chef at The George, you'll work alongside The Owner and a supportive team to deliver a varied traditional pub menu that celebrates the best of wherever possible homegrown ingredients but also using convience products. You'll be responsible for both preparation and service and may occasionally be required to work independently during quieter shifts.

We operate a tourist driven menu but encourage flair & passion when creating for our specials boards.

This role offers a chance to grow and develop in a dynamic kitchen environment. As second chef, there may also be the opportunity to work your way up the career ladder in house, if we find the right candidate. We are open to applications from experienced chefs looking for a new challenge, as well as those at an earlier stage of their career who are eager to make their mark.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and cooking dishes to a high Traditional pub fayre menu standard Contributing to the development of menu & Specials board ideas, particularly using produce from our kitchen garden & allotment when available Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulations Assisting with the cleaning rota to ensure the kitchen remains well-organized Following directions from the Owner and the management team Occasionally working in our fast paced Pizza Truck, a unique part of our food offering

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking a Chef who is:

Reliable, organized, and adaptable Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team Ability to use initutive for specials and interested in sustainability Willing to learn and contribute to the development of our younger kitchen members Able to commute to Castleton (own transport is advantageous.)

Why Join The George?

At The George, we're committed to sustainable practices and local community engagement. Our kitchen is equipped with modern appliances such as pizza press, smoker, dehydrator, vac pac, blast chiller, ice cream machine, Dry Ager Cabinet etc.. Working for an owner that is a Chef, the correct equipment is always deemed important to provide and ensure a smooth running of the whole food operation enabling us to deliver dishes efficiently.

A potwasher is on shift all day everyday to ensure that the chefs are free to concentrate on the cooking side of things & We also run the Navitas Food System freeing up time for chefs to prepare the food and specials. (explained below)

Navitas Food Safety System:

Our kitchen uses the digital food safety system to streamline compliance and improve efficiency. The system includes automated fridge temperature monitoring, WiFi probe, digital checklists, and allergen management tools, helping chefs stay focused on the cooking side while ensuring the highest food safety standards are met. It's a modern, stress-free solution to keep our kitchen safe, clean, and inspection-ready, while removing the paperwork side to a digital format.

We also run a variety of sustainability projects taht makes us stand out locally including:

An Award-Winning Kitchen Garden & No Dig Allotment Area Beehives producing our own honey (fingers crossed) Homemade chutneys, jams, and gins from the produce grown Solar power-heated greenhouses for growing Wine bottle recycling to create unique serving dishes in the glass kiln
We've been recognised for these efforts nationally and are continually working to enhance our sustainability credentials and move forward to hopefully win more national awards.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay, depending on experience Tips shared amongst the team Paid breaks and food on your break Discounted food for yourself when not on shift A flexible rota with a mix of shifts across weekdays and weekends The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment & relevant training should it be required

Could be for you??

Please remember due to the business and tourist area we have to run a Traditional Pub Fayre Menu, But we also have the equipment to create specials and ask for initiative to be able to do this while also working with good quality convienience produce.

Still For You?

Apply Now:

Please send a copy of your CV or email any Questions you may have to

john@thegeorgecastleton.co.uk

Join us at The George and help us deliver good food while contributing to our ongoing sustainability projects and award winning desires!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hope Valley S33 8WG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person