Afternoon Tea Chef - Countess of York

York, England, United Kingdom

8/12/2025

Step aboard the Countess of York and create an unforgettable afternoon tea experience in the heart of the National Railway Museum.

Housed in a beautifully restored 1950s carriage, the Countess of York offers guests a journey into timeless elegance - and we’re looking for a talented Afternoon Tea Chef to bring our menus to life.

This full-time position (40 hours per week) calls for creativity, precision, and a passion for patisserie, ensuring that every guest is treated to a first-class culinary experience. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your culinary career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and presenting afternoon tea menus to the highest standards
• Creating elegant sandwiches, pastries, cakes, and scones with consistent quality and attention to detail
• Ensuring dishes are presented beautifully in keeping with the Countess of York’s premium brand image
• Working with seasonal produce and contributing to menu development
• Maintaining excellent stock control and minimising waste
• Liaising with front-of-house to ensure smooth service and timing
• Supervising and mentoring junior kitchen staff where required
• Overseeing kitchen cleanliness and organisation in compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards
• Representing Compass Group UK&I with professionalism and pride
  
  
  

About You

• A passion for patisserie and afternoon tea service, with an eye for elegant presentation
• Proven experience as a chef, ideally in a patisserie, afternoon tea, or fine dining environment
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication skills to work closely with both kitchen and front-of-house teams
• Creativity in menu design while maintaining consistency in quality
• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and special events
• Commitment to exceptional hygiene and safety standards
• Reliability and strong timekeeping
  
  
  

About Us

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Contributory pension scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• Career growth through our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Quick access to a Digital GP and comprehensive healthcare for you and your immediate family
• Sharebuy scheme
• ‘Be a Star’ recognition award
• ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance scheme
• Gym and Health Club discounts
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Exclusive discounts on travel, food shopping, cinema tickets and more!
  
  
  

Join a company that invests in its people, values individuality, and rewards great work. Apply today!

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!