Role: Head Chef
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, UK
Salary: £45,000 circa + tips
Work Schedule: 48 hours per week (5 out of 7 days)
Accommodation: Available
Start Date: Immediate Start Available 

Overview and Opportunity:
 
Achieve Hospitality are delighted to be partnering with a luxury spa and wellness retreat in Whitby, North Yorkshire which has recently been transformed into a high-end coastal getaway.
 
They are keen for a Head Chef to support the Executive Chef and support in the day-to-day running of kitchen, delivering a seasonal, wellness-led menu. You’ll help lead a passionate team in a brand-new kitchen, ensuring the highest culinary standards in a calm, focused environment.
 
Role Responsibilities:
 

• Leading and supporting the kitchen team in daily service and preparation.
• Ensuring consistent quality and presentation of all dishes.
• Contributing to menu development with creativity and seasonal awareness.
• Training and mentoring junior chefs, fostering a positive and professional kitchen culture.
• Managing stock, ordering, and supplier relationships with attention to quality and sustainability.
• Ensuring full compliance with hygiene, safety, and food standards.
• Upholding the values of wellness, place, and time through thoughtful, ingredient-led food.

Candidate Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef/Senior Sous Chef in a high-end or luxury kitchen environment
• Passion for seasonal, sustainable, and ingredient-led cooking
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a kitchen brigade
• Excellent knowledge of kitchen operations, food safety, and hygiene standards (including HACCP)
• Creative flair with a grounded understanding of modern British cuisine
• Calm under pressure with excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Confident in managing ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
• A genuine interest in wellness, provenance, and thoughtful hospitality
• Adaptable, positive, and collaborative in approach
• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary – £45,000 circa + Tips
• Accommodation Available
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service
• Employee discount across the property
• Training and Development opportunities.
  

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your CV/resume to: (laura.iveson@achievehospitality.com)