Head Chef Shropshire Award-Winning Gastro Pub A Head Chef is required for Fox and Hounds, a well-regarded gastro pub located just outside the historic market town of Shrewsbury. Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship. If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you. This charming country pub has built an excellent reputation for its high-quality food and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Combining rustic character with a modern dining approach, the venue attracts both loyal locals and visitors to the area who appreciate carefully crafted dishes made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.Benefits Competitive salary plus tips Supportive ownership team Staff meals on duty Opportunity to put your own stamp on menus Excellent work-life balance within a quality-driven environment The kitchen focuses on modern British cuisine with a strong emphasis on quality produce and flavour-led cooking. Menus celebrate the best of the seasons while offering refined takes on classic pub dishes, ensuring a consistently high standard that keeps guests returning time and again. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to take the lead in a busy, well-established kitchen and continue driving the food offering forward. The ideal candidate will have a strong background within fresh food kitchens, ideally within gastro pubs or high-quality restaurants. You will be a confident leader with strong organisational skills, a passion for modern British cooking and the ability to maintain high standards in a busy environment. As Head Chef you will: Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen Design and deliver seasonal menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients Lead, train and motivate the kitchen brigade Manage stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation and presentation Ensure all food hygiene and health & safety regulations are met This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef looking to join a well-loved Shropshire venue and make their mark within a respected kitchen. Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each. Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

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