Head Chef

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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