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
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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