Join Joules Brewery at our flagship Taphouse
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and experiencedHead Chefto take full ownership of the kitchen operation atCrown Wharfin Stone, our flagship Taphouse.
This is more than just a chef role, its a chance to lead from the front, shape a team and create a consistently exceptional food offer in a truly unique setting.
About Joules Brewery and Crown Wharf
Joules is an independent Shropshire brewery with over 200 years of heritage. We proudly own the sixth-oldest beer trademark in the world, The Red Cross. Our mission is to champion British pub culture through exceptional beer, warm hospitality and a well-crafted food offer.
Crown Wharf is a high-volume site in Stone, offering great beer, great food and great hospitality. With a dedicated boardroom for private events and a purpose-built theatre next door, the opportunity for creative menu planning, pre theatre dining and event catering is endless.
Our General Manager, Emilee, is looking for a talented Head Chef to join the team and lead the kitchen.
What Youll Be Doing:
* Take complete ownership of the food operation at Crown Wharf
* Develop, train and work alongside the kitchen team to deliver an amazing Brewery Tap Menu.
* Champion the use of high-quality ingredients and build strong supplier relationships.
* Implement systems to ensure consistent, high-quality food and professional kitchen standards.
* Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment.
* Control food and labour costs effectively to achieve targets.
* Oversee stock management through portion control, waste reduction and accurate ordering.
* Working closely with the General Manager for events and strategic planning.
Who Were Looking For:
* A passionate, hands-on leader with experience in a high-volume kitchen
* Proven ability to manage time, work under pressure and provide consistently top-quality food
* A real passion for great pub food and outstanding customer service
* Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
* Excellent planning and time management abilities.
* Candidate must have a valid Food Hygiene qualification.
What You'll Get Back:
* Bonus Scheme
* Competitive salary
* Annual leave that increases with length of service
* An extra day off to celebrate your birthday
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
* Ongoing training and career development
* Team celebrations and a supportive, friendly work culture
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