Head Chef

Head Chef - Shrewbury

Salary £34121

Start Date ASAP

Head Chef Opportunity - A Role Like No Other

What could be more important than fuelling the next generation for adventure? Our catering team serves tasty, nutritious meals-balancing classic favourites and exciting new flavours to keep the energy going. With centralised recipes and support, you'll focus on delivering consistently delicious, safe meals while maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, allergens, and food hygiene.

What You'll Enjoy:

  • Limited late nights 🕗
  • Friday or Saturday evenings off most weeks
  • No working over Christmas 🎄
  • A genuine chance to grow your catering career without sacrificing your personal time

Your Role:

As Head Chef, you'll report to the Catering Manager and oversee a team of Chefs and Catering Assistants. You'll manage rotas, set objectives, and identify training needs. You'll ensure excellent hygiene practices, cater to complex dietary needs, and oversee financial planning, production, waste reduction, and stock control.

Are You the One?

  • Experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef in mid-to-large scale dining
  • Skilled in food mass production
  • A confident, organized leader with great decision-making skills
  • Deep knowledge of food hygiene, allergies, and intolerances
  • City & Guilds 7061/2 or equivalent + Level 3 in Food Safety and Allergen Management
  • Embody values of Fun, Safety, Quality, Inclusivity, Teamwork, and Respect

A Place to Thrive 🌟

Everyone is welcome-regardless of background, ethnicity, age,or any other unique trait. Come be yourself, have fun, and make an impact!

Perks & Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
  • Birthday off 🎉 + paid volunteering days
  • Option to buy extra holidays
  • Ongoing development, mentoring & career pathways across UK & France
  • 24/7 Wellbeing Hub + Employee Assistance Program
  • Family-friendly policies & contributory pension
  • Financial wellbeing platform for saving/borrowing from salary
  • Free/discounted breaks for your family + retail discounts

If you are interested, please speak to Giles for further information

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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Blue Arrow
Organisation
Blue Arrow
Reference
JO-2507-66666
Contract Type
Shrewsbury
Expiry Date
25/08/2025 08:44:00
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