Head Chef - Market Drayton - Hotel - 45k-60k at Chefs for Chefs ltd

Market Drayton, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 May, 26

Salary

60000.0

Posted On

23 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Menu Development, Culinary Creativity, Sustainability, Team Leadership, Seasonal Cooking, Fermenting, Bottling, Open-Fire Cooking, Business Acumen, Supplier Management, Quality Control, Kitchen Operations

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Head Chef – Plot-to-Plate Kitchen | Fresh, Seasonal, Garden-Led Cuisine Location: Market Drayton, Shropshire Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year Hours: Full-time Benefits & What’s On Offer £45,000 – £60,000 salary (dependent on experience) Creative control of menus and overall food direction Supportive, long-term focused ownership team Excellent work-life balance for the entire kitchen team Free Car Parking About the Role Our client is seeking a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead a kitchen that celebrates homegrown, seasonal produce. The business is built around a beautiful one-acre fruit and vegetable garden—featured in national magazines and television—which supplies a large portion of the kitchen’s fresh ingredients. This is a rare opportunity to head up a truly sustainable, garden-led kitchen in the UK countryside, ideal for a chef who wants to create bold, flavour-driven menus and build a lasting culinary legacy. Key Responsibilities Lead the kitchen team and develop the business’s reputation for quality, creativity, and sustainability Work extensively with homegrown produce and the best local suppliers Utilise techniques such as fermenting, bottling, and open-fire cooking Bring strong business acumen and consistency to daily kitchen operations Foster a positive, supportive working environment Drive a long-term, seasonal food vision with full backing from ownership About the Client Multi-award-winning, family-owned venue with over 40 years of success Welcomes staying guests, garden visitors, exclusive weddings, and private events Renowned for refined, seasonal cuisine and outstanding Sunday lunches Who We're Looking For An experienced Head Chef or ambitious Sous Chef ready for the next step Background in quality-driven, sustainable kitchens Strong passion for seasonal, plot-to-plate cooking and innovation A collaborative leader who wants to contribute to long-term growth About Chefs for Chefs Chefs for Chefs are committed to promoting equal opportunities regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as both an employment agency and an employment business. You can find a wide selection of vacancies on our website.

Responsibilities

The Head Chef will be responsible for leading the kitchen team, developing the business's reputation for quality and creativity, and extensively utilizing homegrown and local seasonal produce. Key duties include implementing techniques like fermenting, bottling, and open-fire cooking while ensuring consistent daily kitchen operations.