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Head Chef West Yorkshire Independent Restaurant Creative Freedom We are recruiting a Head Chef for an exciting independent restaurant in West Yorkshire, offering a fantastic opportunity to take the reins of a thriving food-led operation and play a key role in its continued growth and success. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you. Located in the heart of a vibrant market town, this popular restaurant has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality food in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Combining a busy restaurant operation with seasonal outdoor dining, the business attracts a loyal local following alongside visitors from across the region. With around 100 covers inside and the ability to serve up to 200 guests during the summer months, this is a fast-paced and ambitious kitchen where quality, consistency, and creativity are equally valued.The business is passionate about fresh, seasonal ingredients and evolving menus, and is looking for a Head Chef who shares that vision. Working closely with an experienced Executive Chef, you will have genuine input into menu development while maintaining full ownership of the day-to-day running of the restaurant kitchen. Benefits: Salary of £36,000 to £44,600 depending on experience Christmas Day and New Year's Day off Work closely with an experienced Executive Chef Genuine input into menu development and seasonal specials Join a growing and ambitious independent business Lead a talented brigade of up to 12 chefs Excellent opportunities for progression and long-term development Supportive ownership team who value creativity and innovation As Head Chef, you will be responsible for leading the kitchen operation, maintaining exceptional standards, and ensuring every service is delivered consistently and professionally. This role would suit either an experienced Head Chef looking for a fresh challenge or a talented Sous Chef ready to step into their first Head Chef position within a supportive environment. You will be a natural leader who enjoys developing people, managing a busy service, and creating exciting dishes that keep guests returning time and time again. The ideal candidate will have a strong fresh food background, excellent organisational skills, and previous experience managing a busy kitchen operation. Most importantly, they will bring energy, leadership, and a genuine passion for producing outstanding food. As Head Chef you will: Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen Lead, inspire, and develop a brigade of up to 12 chefs Drive food quality, consistency, and presentation standards Work alongside the Executive Chef on menu development and seasonal dishes Manage stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships Control food costs and minimise wastage Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety, and allergen procedures are maintained Run busy services with confidence while maintaining exceptional standards Create a positive kitchen culture focused on teamwork, development, and excellence This is an excellent opportunity for a driven chef to take ownership of a successful kitchen, influence the future direction of the food offering, and build a reputation within an ambitious and growing hospitality business. Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you. TPBN1_UKCT