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We are currently seeking a Head Chef who can manage the provision of quality food dishes at the varied events hosted at Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC).

If you're passionate about crafting memorable food experiences and managing a high-performing kitchen team, we want to hear from you.

About us…

Matcham's is our in-house catering team here at Harrogate Convention Centre. We pride ourselves on quality produce and impeccable service and focus on supporting local suppliers and producers from the North of England, Yorkshire, and Harrogate. 

We cater to a variety of events and provide a range of services from a simple tea and coffee service to full-blown celebratory banquets. We are a friendly and driven team who put our customers at the heart of everything we do.

The role…

As a Head Chef at Harrogate Convention Centre, you will lead a team of chefs producing and serving large volumes of food for a variety of events. You will follow direction from the executive chef and produce high quality food to satisfy the expectations of our clients. This role will include shift work, so a flexible approach is required.

Duties and responsibilities:

•  Responsible for leading the kitchen teams on a day-to-day basis in producing high quality seasonal food in a timely fashion for all aspects of the food service on site.
•  To provide any necessary on-job training whereby increasing the team’s understanding and knowledge of produce.
• To manage both casual and agency workers ensuring that we maintain the highest standards by providing feedback where necessary
• Ensure that the client expectations of hospitality food and food service are consistently delivered in line with the HCC Standards
• Ensure they attend all briefings and follow directives given
• Continually monitor the food provided at events and where necessary give feedback to the Exec Chef to ensure the food is of the highest quality and in line with client requirements and the HCC standard
• To contribute with the team to ensure the food is produced in a professional and timely manner

What you will bring…

We are seeking a motivated individual who can demonstrate adaptability and a desire to work within a team successfully.

You will ideally have:

•  Experience working as a Head Chef in a professional kitchen
•  Experience in managing a team of chefs in a high-volume kitchen
• Effective time-management
• Experience in food safety management systems and an understanding of HACCP processes (Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Point)  

What can we offer you?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

• A local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more
• Travel loans
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

Contact and Apply  

Please contact robert.telfer@northyorks.gov.uk for further information about this opportunity.

Applying is easy, simply click on apply now, register your details, remove your personal details from your CV and upload by midnight on the closing date.

 Key Documents:

Job Description.pdf

Total Rewards Brochure

Key dates:

Closing Date: 29th October 2025

Interview Date: From 12th November 2025

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.