Chef de Rang

Legacy - The Grand, York

Contract: Full Time
Salary: 28000

Located within York’s city walls and with views of York Minster, the hotel holds an enviable and proud position in the city and local community. Once the famed Headquarters of the North-eastern Railway Company, our magnificent building is bursting with original features and all the grandeur of its former life as the “Palace of Business” - making it a truly beautiful and inspiring place to work and grow.

Job Description

As Chef de Rang at Legacy, you will play a key role in supporting the Restaurant Manager and the wider front of house team in delivering exceptional, polished service that complements our award-winning cuisine. You will assist in the smooth running of service, uphold the highest standards of presentation and professionalism, and ensure every guest receives attentive, personalised care.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional with a passion for fine dining and a desire to grow within a 3 AA Rosette environment.

What We Offer

The Grand, York is proud to provide our team with a variety of benefits to enhance and drive engagement. We believe in consistent and tangible reward and recognition initiatives, and we put health and wellbeing firmly at the heart of our employer brand. Joining The Grand, York is not just a career, but a deeply rewarding journey with limitless opportunities to develop and grow.

• Fully funded and supported Apprenticeship programmes up to level 7
• Supervisory and Management development training programmes, Ignite and Inspire.
• Splendid Family discounts across our group - on accommodation, food and drink.
• Enjoy being creative with friends and family with a 50% discount on cookery classes in our Grand Cookery School
• We operate a monthly Grand Family shop, where you can buy bulk items to help with the cost of living.
• Discounted local NCP car parking and discount off local First bus travel.
• Experience our hotel as a guest with a complimentary guest experience for you and a guest within your 90-day probation period
• Monthly pay day treats and an annual ‘Thank You’ week – full of treats and activities.
• We celebrate our diverse workforce with awareness days and diversity lunches.
• Visit York discounts to visit local attractions and experience what our wonderful city has to offer.
• We love to recognise our Grand Family through Grand Star of The Month, Grand Celebrity of The Week, Probation Pass lunch and Long Service recognition dinner. Enjoy our annual Grand Family party, with many other social events throughout the year.
• Company Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
• Access to our Cycle to Work scheme through Green Commute Initiative to support health and wellbeing and our environment.
• Make a difference and join our Grand Goes Green Team, our Grand Plans Team to help organise our social events and raise funds for our nominated charities. There is also opportunity to represent your department in our Grand Family Forum.
• Fully funded and supported ESOL classes (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
• 12 Mental Health First Aiders onsite to provide signposting and initial support.
• Retail Trust Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to give free, confidential 24-hour support and advice whenever you may need it.
• Employee referral scheme - refer a friend or family member and receive a £350 incentive payment.
• No split shifts, 2 days off together.
• Complimentary light breakfast, lunch, and dinner whilst on shift as well as complimentary tea, coffee and fruit.

About Us

The Grand is York’s only five-star hotel, situated in the very heart of the historic city. The property offers a splendid blend of Victorian elegance and modern sophistication and is known worldwide as a beacon of hospitality excellence. We are honoured to have been awarded the ‘Hotel of the Year’ Catey and we are also absolutely delighted to be named in The Sunday Times top 100 ‘Best Places to Work 2023’.

Along with our 207 guest bedrooms, we boast an award-winning rosette restaurant, The Rise, which holds the Conde Naste 2022 award for Best Afternoon Tea. In addition to this, our fine dining restaurant, Legacy, provides the opportunity to elevate our dining offering and become leaders in the York food scene. We have a state-of-the-art Cookery School, are home to an atmospheric Spa, stunning Meeting and Event spaces and an In-Room Dining offering. Each day is unique and memorable at The Grand and we live to create special memories for our guests and our team.

Our vision is to be the UK’s most loved hotel. We pride ourselves on our values. We place emphasis on driving for results in all areas of the business, excellence in everything we do and genuine care for our Grand family, guests, and the environment.

Role in our Family

Our team are the heart and soul of The Grand, without them The Grand is just a beautiful building. We pride ourselves on the warmth of our Yorkshire welcome that each one of our guests receive. As a Chef de Rang, key to your role will be:

• Support the Restaurant Manager in the daily operation of the restaurant, ensuring each service runs seamlessly.
• Deliver refined, intuitive, and professional service consistent with 3 AA Rosette standards.
• Provide attentive and knowledgeable guest care, assisting with menu guidance and wine pairings alongside the Sommelier team.
• Assist with pre-service briefings, mise en place, and closing duties to ensure the restaurant is always service ready.
• Communicate effectively with kitchen and bar teams to guarantee smooth coordination and timing.
• Maintain excellent product knowledge, including menu items, ingredients, and preparation methods.
• Support and guide junior team members, setting a positive example in service and attitude.
• Uphold The Grand’s grooming, presentation, and hygiene standards at all times.
• Handle guest requests and feedback with professionalism, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and with care.

About You

• Experience in a fine dining or luxury hotel restaurant, ideally at 3 AA Rosette or Michelin level.
• Passion for food, wine, and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong communication skills and a naturally warm, professional manner.
• Team-focused, dependable, and composed under pressure.
• Ambitious, with a desire to learn and grow within The Grand and Splendid Hospitality Group.

What Happens Next

If you have a genuine passion for exceptional food and impeccable service, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us and be part of something truly special at Legacy.