Head Chef

Summary Are you looking to develop your career in food and drink? Did you know that the National Trust, Europe''s largest conservation charity, is also renowned for its food and hospitality? We run 185 cafes all over England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we''d love you to join us. We''re looking for a Head Chef to join us. Because we are in a rural area, please think about how you''d be able to get here for work, before applying for the job. Benefits: We want to help you look after the things that matter to you, such as saving for your future, getting a discount on your weekly shop, or encouraging you to find a work-life balance. Please read our package, below, to see what benefits we offer you. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Salary: £30,000 per annum Duration: Permanent Interview date: Week Commencing 11th May 2026 What it''s like to work here To find out more about what it''s like to work in a food and beverage team for the National Trust, click here to watch our video. What you''ll be doing As Head Chef, your main focus will be within the kitchen. But you''ll also work closely with the Food and Beverage management team to develop delicious menus using local produce, adapting to the seasons and working within the framework of our ''National Trust Cookbook''. You''ll look for new ways to increase income and meet financial targets through managing stock and waste. You''ll be preparing food from scratch using fresh seasonal ingredients. You''ll be confident in baking cakes, ..... full job details .....