Head Chef – The Hope & Anchor, Ross-on-Wye HR9 7BU
Lead the Kitchen | Shape the Vision | Deliver Exceptional Food Experiences
Are you a creative, motivated Head Chef ready to take full ownership of a thriving food operation in one of Herefordshire’s most picturesque riverside pubs? The Hope & Anchor in Ross-on-Wye is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen and drive an exciting, diverse food offering.
About Us
The Hope & Anchor is a well-loved pub and inn located on the banks of the River Wye. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, beautiful setting, and fresh seasonal food, we serve locals, tourists, event guests, and pop-up diners alike. Our offerings include riverside BBQs, outdoor pop-ups, private celebrations, and bespoke events.
The Role
As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the entire food operation. Your responsibilities include:
* Designing and delivering seasonal menus for the restaurant and bar
* Leading the kitchen team in service, prep, and performance
* Overseeing outside catering, pop-up food concepts, and private events
* Developing cost-effective dishes without compromising quality
* Recruiting, training, and inspiring a professional kitchen team
* Managing stock, suppliers, budgets, and food hygiene compliance
* Driving food consistency, innovation, and profitability
About You
You should have proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen. You should be passionate about food, focusing on seasonal and local ingredients. You must be comfortable balancing creativity with kitchen systems and structure. Strong leadership skills, a hands-on, collaborative approach, and financial acumen for managing margins, waste, and stock are essential.
We offer a competitive salary (dependent on experience), full ownership of the food offer across multiple revenue streams, and benefits including Wagestream (access to earnings and financial coaching), Tipjar (shared tips), Octopus EV Scheme (electric vehicle leasing), free meals on shift, staff discounts, career development opportunities, and a beautiful riverside working environment.
The Hope & Anchor features multiple dining options, including a traditional pub bar, a modern cocktail bar, two restaurants, a riverside hut, a spacious garden with outdoor seating, entertainment areas, and 12 recently refurbished riverside en-suite rooms with breakfast included. We are part of the Country House Weddings portfolio, backed by over 30 years of experience in catering, customer service, and event management. Our dedicated team of chefs, staff, managers, and housekeepers strives to provide exceptional service daily.
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