Head Chef in Wrexham

Head Chef Wrexham Food-Led Pub
We are recruiting a Head Chef for a well-established food-led pub in Wrexham, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef to take the lead within a busy and welcoming operation, with live-in accommodation potentially available.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

If you require Sponsorship please do not apply, thank you.

This popular pub has built a loyal following by combining a relaxed, friendly atmosphere with a strong food offering centred around traditional British cuisine.

The kitchen is focused on hearty, well-executed dishes using good-quality ingredients, with the successful Head Chef given the opportunity to bring their own ideas and continue developing the menu.

This is a hands-on role suited to a chef who enjoys being involved in every aspect of the kitchen, from menu development and ordering through to leading the brigade during busy services.

Benefits:
Competitive salary
Opportunity to take ownership of the kitchen
Creative input into the menu
Staff meals whilst on duty
Supportive working environment
Excellent opportunity for career development
Free on-site parking
Work within a well-established food-led business
As Head Chef, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene while leading and developing the kitchen team.

As Head Chef you will:
Take overall responsibility for the kitchen operation
Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen brigade
Create and develop traditional British menus and daily specials
Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
Manage ordering, stock control, and food costs
Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
Ensure the kitchen is organised and fully prepared for service
Work closely with the management team to deliver a successful operation
Introduce new ideas and continue to develop the food offering
The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or strong Senior Sous Chef within a busy pub, gastro pub, restaurant, or hotel environment.

You will be passionate about traditional British cooking, commercially aware, and confident leading a kitchen team.

The ability to maintain standards while working calmly under pressure is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious chef to take ownership of a well-established food operation, with the freedom to develop the menu and put their own stamp on the kitchen, alongside the potential benefit of live-in accommodation.

Due to the number of applicants received, unfortunately we are unable to reply individually to each.

Should your application be suitable for the role, then you'll hear from us within 48 hours, thank you.

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