Chef Opportunity at The George, Castleton

Location: Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WG

Salary: Depending on experience

Hours: 40-48 hours per week (Full-time, Permanent)

The George in Castleton, a well-established Award Winning family-run pub

We are situated in the heart of the Peak District, and looking to welcome a Chef to our kitchen team. We take pride in providing excellent all round service and wherever possible fresh, seasonal dishes with a strong focus on sustainability and local / home grown produce from our kitchen garden / no dig allotment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further their career in a well equipped, fun but professional kitchen that values quality, innovation, sustainability & a great community ethos.

About the Role:

As a Chef at The George, you’ll work alongside The Owner as well as our Head Chef and a supportive team to deliver a varied traditional pub menu that celebrates the best of locally sourced and wherever possible homegrown ingredients. You’ll be responsible for both preparation and service and may occasionally be required to work independently during quieter shifts.

This role offers a chance to grow and develop in a dynamic kitchen environment. We are open to applications from experienced chefs looking for a new challenge, as well as those at an earlier stage of their career who are eager to progress.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking dishes to a high pub menu standard
• Contributing to the development of menu & Specials board ideas, particularly using produce from our kitchen garden & allotment
• Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulations
• Assisting with the cleaning rota to ensure the kitchen remains well-organized
• Following directions from the Head Chef and the management team
• Occasionally working in our fast paced Pizza Truck, a unique part of our food offering

What We 're Looking For:

We’re seeking a Chef who is:

• Reliable, organized, and adaptable
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Passionate about food and interested in sustainability
• Willing to learn and contribute to the development of our kitchen offering
• Able to commute to Castleton (own transport is advantageous.)

Why Join The George?

At The George, we’re committed to sustainable practices and local community engagement. Our kitchen is equipped with modern appliances such as pizza press, smoker, dehydrator, vac pac, blast chiller, ice cream machine etc… Working for an owner that is a Chef, the correct equipment is always deemed important to provide and ensure a smooth running of the whole food operation enabling us to deliver dishes efficiently.

A potwasher is on shift all day everyday to ensure that the chefs are free to concentrate on the cooking side of things & We also run the

Navitas Food Safety System:

Our kitchen uses the digital food safety system to streamline compliance and improve efficiency. The system includes automated fridge temperature monitoring, WiFi probe, digital checklists, and allergen management tools, helping chefs stay focused on the cooking side while ensuring the highest food safety standards are met. It’s a modern, stress-free solution to keep our kitchen safe, clean, and inspection-ready, while removing the paperwork side to a digital format.

We also run a variety of sustainability projects, including:

• An award-winning kitchen garden
• Beehives producing our own honey (fingers crossed)
• Homemade chutneys, jams, and gins from the produce grown
• Solar power-heated greenhouses for growing & a Glass Kiln
• Wine bottle recycling to create unique serving dishes in the glass kiln

We’ve been recognised for these efforts nationally and are continually working to enhance our sustainability credentials and move forward to hopefully win more national awards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay, depending on experience
• Tips shared amongst the team
• Paid breaks and food on your break
• Discounted food for yourself when not on shift
• A flexible rota with a mix of shifts across weekdays and weekends
• The opportunity to develop your career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment & relevant training should it be required

Could be for you??

Apply Now:

Please send a copy of your CV or email any Questions you may have to

john@thegeorgecastleton.co.uk

Join us at The George and help us deliver good food while contributing to our ongoing sustainability projects and award winning desires!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 - 48 per week

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hope Valley, S33 8WG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/04/2025