Head Chef

PermanentNEW

Head Chef – Shrewsbury – £35,000 + Benefits
Full-time | Residential Catering | No late evenings | Live-in available

We’re recruiting for an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a busy residential activity centre near Shrewsbury, operated by a leading UK provider of outdoor education and group residential stays.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, hands-on Head Chef who enjoys high-volume catering and wants genuine work-life balance, stability, and the chance to lead a well-supported kitchen team.

You’ll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, delivering nutritious meals to large groups of children and young people attending residential stays.

Why apply?

• £35,000 salary, full-time permanent role
• 5 days out of 7 on planned split shifts
• No late evenings
• Live-in accommodation available if required
• Enhanced holiday allowance plus bank holidays and birthday off
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and support services
• Discounts on breaks, retail and leisure

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the kitchen team on a daily basis
• Deliver high-volume, nutritious meals for residential groups
• Manage dietary, allergen and medical requirements
• Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards
• Support, train and develop junior kitchen staff
• Ensure efficient kitchen operations within a busy residential setting

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and compliance
• Confident leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure
• Flexible, hands-on approach to kitchen operations
• Level 3 Food Safety (desirable)

If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for a stable role with genuine work-life balance and leadership responsibility, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Number │ INDCATERERING │ 935941
Location │ Shrewsbury
Role │ Head Chef