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Lead Chef

Catering (Harden) • Bingley, Yorkshire BD16, United Kingdom • Full-time

Description

Are you a culinary pro with a passion for leading a high-performing kitchen team? Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact in a fast-paced, quality-driven environment?

We’re on the hunt for a Lead Chef who’s not only a master in the kitchen but a true role model—someone who inspires, motivates, and brings out the best in their team. If you thrive on creating exceptional dishes, mentoring others, and running a tight, efficient ship, this is your moment. This is a full time position working 37 per week on average including alternate weekends.

What You’ll Do:

  • Be a hands-on leader, coaching your team and ensuring excellence in every plate.
  • Elevate your kitchen with fresh ideas for menus, methods, and teamwork.
  • Maintain top-tier quality, presentation, and consistency—every dish, every time.
  • Minimize waste with smart production planning and stock control.
  • Drive team development through training, mentoring, and on-the-job coaching.
  • Help plan and execute exciting seasonal campaigns and menus.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative culture that lives and breathes our values.
  • Stay ahead of health & safety and hygiene standards—we don’t just meet expectations; we exceed them.

What You Bring:

  • Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume environment.
  • A passion for great food, great people, and continuous improvement.
  • Strong knowledge of kitchen operations, equipment, and food safety.
  • A coaching mindset and a love for developing talent.
  • Energy, creativity, and a can-do attitude.

This is more than just a chef role—it’s a leadership opportunity where you can shape the kitchen, grow the team, and leave your mark.

👨‍🍳 Ready to lead with flavour and purpose? Apply now and let’s cook up something amazing together.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Team Leader

Company Overview

We are an independently owned business committed to our vision: to deliver great experiences for all the family. Through retail, food and play offerings in each of our retail destinations, we believe we have created a unique mix of brands that always deliver great experiences for families across multiple sites in Yorkshire.
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