Head Chef

C2 Recruitment; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips on top of basic earnings

45-hour contract

Independent owners and management team

Opportunity to shape a growing kitchen

Development opportunities as businessG

Pizza/dough focus training available

Job summary

C2 Recruitment is partnering with an independent hospitality brand in Shrewsbury to appoint an ambitious Head Chef who will lead the growing kitchen team.

You’ll own day-to-day operations, drive quality and consistency, manage stock and costs, and mentor staff to achieve excellent results. The role emphasizes hands-on leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• A genuine passion for great food with ability to lead a team.
• Strong leadership skills with a calm, organized approach.
• Dough and pizza experience would be a big advantage, though training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team.
• Maintaining consistently high food and presentation standards.
• Stock control, ordering and managing kitchen costs.
• Rotas and effective team planning.
• Food safety, compliance and kitchen standards.
• Helping develop the food offer as the business grows.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Pizza/Dough Experience

Job description

Head Chef (STH-DO-HCHEF) Shrewsbury, England

Salary: GBP34000 - GBP34000 per annum + Excellent Benefits and Tips

Head Chef

Shrewsbury
£34,000 per annum based on a 45-hour week + Tips (3/4K)

Serious about dough? This could be right up your street.

C2 Recruitment is working with an incredible independent hospitality brand that’s building something special in the heart of Shrewsbury – and they’re looking for an ambitious Head Chef to lead their growing kitchen team.

This is a place where food quality comes first and the customer experience really matters. The kitchen is busy, the pace is fast and standards are high.

We're looking for a proper hands-on Head Chef. Someone who loves being in the kitchen, takes pride in the food leaving the pass and knows how to get the best from their team.

If you've got strong dough-handling skills and a genuine passion for pizza, even better. But we're equally interested in experienced kitchen leaders who have the right attitude and want to learn.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day kitchen operation, leading from the front during busy services while creating a positive, well-organised kitchen behind the scenes.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading, motivating and developing the kitchen team
• Maintaining consistently high food and presentation standards
• Stock control, ordering and managing kitchen costs
• Rotas and effective team planning
• Food safety, compliance and kitchen standards
• Helping develop the food offer as the business continues to grow

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or strong Sous Chef ready to step up
• A genuine passion for great food
• Strong leadership skills without the ego
• Confident managing stock, ordering, rotas and costs
• Calm, organised and positive under pressure
• Dough and pizza experience would be a big advantage, although training can be provided

What's On Offer

• 45-hour contract
• £34,000 per annum before tips
• Tips on top of your basic earnings
• Supportive independent owners and management team
• The chance to put your stamp on a growing kitchen
• Genuine opportunities to develop as the business grows

This isn't a Head Chef role where you'll spend your life sitting in an office.

It's for someone who still loves cooking, enjoys developing people and wants to be part of an independent business with real energy behind it.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.

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