An opportunity has arisen in our kitchen team and we are looking for an experienced chef to join us as our Deputy Catering Manager at Bettys Cafe Tearooms at Harlow Carr in Harrogate. As a Deputy Catering Manager you will be responsible for leading and supporting a team of Catering assistants/Chefs and Catering Team Leaders to prepare a full menu of delicious food and drinks as part of a deliciously magical experience for every customer. You will report to the Catering Manager and deputise for them in their absence. This role is fixed term until the end of April 2025. This is a Full Time role working 37.5 hours over 5 days. The start and finish times can vary depending on opening hours of the branch, this may include some early mornings or later finishes with a normal shift length of 8.5 hours per day (no split shifts.) You will be required to work at least one day at the weekend every week. If you would like to discuss working patterns please provide more details in your application. About you You’ll have a background of working in a busy kitchen producing the best quality dishes. You’ll have experience in managing and motivating a team. Experience of food safety and health and safety procedures is essential. You will have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others as we rely on our strong team ethic to deliver the highest levels of quality and customer service. Ideally you will have previous experience of working to KPI’s such as food costs and labour budgets. What we offer you As a minimum, all our employees receive free meals, drinks and snacks while at work, a quarterly discretionary profit-share bonus, holiday allowance with the option to buy and (in some cases) sell additional days, company-wide employee discounts, access to our health cash plan, wellbeing support, company funded counselling, and enrolment in the company pension. We also offer a range of development opportunities no matter your role and ambitions. We encourage everyone to explore what makes them the best version of themselves, and we do this through external training programmes, apprenticeships and internal 1:1 coaching schemes. Great People, Great Culture We are Bettys & Taylors Group. Our family business is home to three iconic Yorkshire brands – Yorkshire Tea, Bettys and Taylors of Harrogate. Together we share a passion for quality, service and doing things properly. We are driven by our purpose and our values, and we believe our people are what set us apart. We welcome applications from all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences and we are committed to offering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Click here to learn more about life at Bettys & Taylors Group. The closing date for this vacancy is 11th December 2024.