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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...
OUR HOTEL
After an extensive refurbishment and repositioning, The Met has established itself as one of the leading independent hotels in Leeds and the North of England. A lifestyle hotel alongside offering high-volume conference and events hotel known for hosting major corporate functions, gala dinners and bespoke weddings. Alongside our banqueting operations, Gotts Bar & Kitchen has been reimagined, featuring modern, locally sourced cuisine. We are looking for an exceptional, multi-faceted Head Chef who can balance the culinary artistry required for a new restaurant with the strategic precision needed to execute large-scale event catering.
The Role
This is a unique leadership position. You will have total operational and creative ownership of Gotts B&K and our extensive events kitchen. You will lead a kitchen brigade to deliver a flawless service while simultaneously executing multiple banquets for up to 350 guests.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Large-Scale Conference & Banqueting: Oversee the planning, preparation, and seamless execution of diverse conference and event menus, ensuring hot, high-quality food is delivered precisely on time.
- Gotts Bar & Kitchen: Drive the culinary identity of the new restaurant, designing vibrant, commercially viable menus that attract both hotel residents and local foodies.
- Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage a robust kitchen team, effectively structuring shifts to cover both independent restaurant service and banqueting requirements.
- Financial Control: Take full accountability for food and labour costs across multiple outlets, managing supplier contracts, inventory, and wastage to maximise overall GP margins.
- Compliance: Ensure total adherence to food safety, allergen management, and health and safety regulations across all food prep and service areas.
About You
We need a highly organised, resilient culinary leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-outlet environment and understands the logistics of scale.
- Experience: Head Chef in a large-scale conference hotel, resort, or high-volume event catering business.
- Dual Expertise: Proven experience running a premium fresh-food restaurant, alongside a track record of executing seamless banquets for large guest counts.
- Logistical Acumen: Exceptional organisational skills with a strong grasp of food costings, menu engineering, staff rostering, and kitchen logistics.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Food Safety certification, relevant culinary qualifications, and a deep knowledge of modern allergen compliance.
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OUR BENEFITS
You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people
- 40hr Week
- Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
- An additional day's leave for your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
- Course Sponsorship
- 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
- Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social and wellness events and activities all year round
- Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact . We run background checks on all new hires in this position.
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