Head Chef

Are you looking to develop your career in food and drink? Did you know that the National Trust, Europe’s largest conservation charity, is also renowned for its food and hospitality? We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we’d love you to join us.
Were looking for a Head Chef to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how youd be able to get here for work, before applying for the job.
Benefits:We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance.
Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you.
Hours:This role is based on annualised hours, where the amount of hours you work each month may vary, however your salary will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year. You’ll work 1950 hours per year. You’ll be required to work weekends on a rota.
Salary:£27,500 per annum
Duration:Permanent
What it’s like to work here

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager, you’ll join the Kitchen Team of 12 working closely with them and the Assistant Manager. You’ll also manage around 8 – 10 people.

What you’ll be doing

As Head Chef, your main focus will be within the kitchen. But youll also work closely with the Food and Beverage management team to develop delicious menus using local produce, adapting to the seasons and working within the framework of our National Trust Cookbook.

Youll look for new ways to increase income and meet financial targets through managing stock and waste. Youll be preparing food from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. Youll be confident in baking cakes, brownies and sausage rolls as well as making soups, stews and more. You’ll spend 2 – 3 days cooking.

Youll support and manage the team, guided by the Trusts values, empowering them to give the best possible service to visitors and helping to build a great place to work.

Well give you an induction that fits the job, and training in allergens and food safety, plus any mentoring needed to help you in your role. You can sign up for further professional training and development if you wish.

Who we’re looking for

Wed love to hear from you if youre:

experienced as a professional chef, with an enthusiasm for food and a friendly and positive attitude

confident about following recipes and batch-cooking, and willing to learn

aware of health and safety compliance

happy leading a team, and able to set personal objectives and give feedback to help improve performance

aware of budgets such as increasing income and controlling costs

The package

The National Trust has the motto For everyone, for ever at its heart. Were working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. Its important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say were for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

Rental deposit loan scheme

Season ticket loan

EV car lease scheme

Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

Flexible working whenever possible

Employee assistance programme

Free parking at most Trust places.

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