Head Chef

1 week ago

Market Drayton TF, United Kingdom Chefs for Chefs LTD Full time £45,000 - £60,000 per year
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.

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