Are you a seasoned chef looking for your next challenge? Or just starting out and eager to build a rewarding culinary career? We’re expanding our busy kitchen team and looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join us—whether you bring years of experience or just a hunger to learn.

About Us

Located just a 2-minute walk from the town centre, our vibrant riverside pub sits on the banks of the beautiful River Wye, the gateway to the Wye Valley. With stunning gardens and flexible indoor dining across two levels for up to 175 guests, our venue also caters for private functions and seasonal outdoor events alongside our wonderful resturant and outside diving space.

Spring and summer bring our gardens to life, with wood-fired pizzas, BBQs, live music evenings, and our daytime hut serving freshly made paninis, cakes, ice cream and quality coffee.

As the newest addition to the Country House Weddings Group, you’ll be joining a company known for its passionate hospitality professionals and commitment to internal development. The leadership team is already in place—now we're building around them.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re an experienced chef or ready to start your culinary journey, you’ll thrive in a positive, professional environment where creativity is celebrated and personal growth is encouraged.

Key Requirements (based on experience):

• Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences

• Ability to cook and prepare high-quality dishes consistently

• Willingness to contribute ideas for new menu items and seasonal specials

• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices

• Confidence working with stock control and ordering processes

• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Producing delicious, well-presented dishes to an excellent standard

• Helping to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and organisation

• Supporting junior members of the team

• Working shifts across breakfast, lunch and dinner services on a rota

• Operating within all company health, safety and food safety policies

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Permanent, full-time role with varied shifts - Part time seasonal also available

• 28 days holiday (inclusive)

• 50% off food shift and 20% to enjoy with Friends & family off shift

• Share of tips

• Supportive team environment with internal development opportunities

If you’re ready to join a welcoming, fast-paced kitchen where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

?‍? Apply today and bring your skills or your passion to learn to our riverside kitchen team!

The Hope & Anchor is a beautiful riverside pub, restaurant & inn nestled in the heart of Ross-On-Wye with multiple dining options for customers including a traditional pub bar and a modern cocktail bar, two restaurants, a riverside hut serving those on the go, and a spacious garden with outdoor seating including a Bandstand and all-weather tent area, both of which can house entertainment. We also have 12 beautiful recently refurbished riverside en-suite rooms available, with breakfast included and served in the pub.

Having joined the Country House Weddings portfolio in 2020, we are backed by over 30 years of experience when it comes to catering, customer service, and event planning and management. Giving our customers the peace of mind that they will be well looked after during their time with us.

Our fantastic team is made up of expert chefs, enthusiastic bar and wait staff, experienced managers, and dedicated housekeepers, all of which provide the best service day in and day out across all areas of our venue.

Are you a seasoned chef looking for your next challenge? Or just starting out and eager to build a rewarding culinary career? We’re expanding our busy kitchen team and looking for passionate, enthusiastic individuals to join us—whether you bring years of experience or just a hunger to learn.

About Us

Located just a 2-minute walk from the town centre, our vibrant riverside pub sits on the banks of the beautiful River Wye, the gateway to the Wye Valley. With stunning gardens and flexible indoor dining across two levels for up to 175 guests, our venue also caters for private functions and seasonal outdoor events alongside our wonderful resturant and outside diving space.

Spring and summer bring our gardens to life, with wood-fired pizzas, BBQs, live music evenings, and our daytime hut serving freshly made paninis, cakes, ice cream and quality coffee.

As the newest addition to the Country House Weddings Group, you’ll be joining a company known for its passionate hospitality professionals and commitment to internal development. The leadership team is already in place—now we're building around them.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re an experienced chef or ready to start your culinary journey, you’ll thrive in a positive, professional environment where creativity is celebrated and personal growth is encouraged.

Key Requirements (based on experience):

• Passion for delivering exceptional culinary experiences

• Ability to cook and prepare high-quality dishes consistently

• Willingness to contribute ideas for new menu items and seasonal specials

• Strong understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices

• Confidence working with stock control and ordering processes

• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude

Your Responsibilities May Include:

• Producing delicious, well-presented dishes to an excellent standard

• Helping to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations

• Maintaining high levels of cleanliness and organisation

• Supporting junior members of the team

• Working shifts across breakfast, lunch and dinner services on a rota

• Operating within all company health, safety and food safety policies

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Permanent, full-time role with varied shifts - Part time seasonal also available

• 28 days holiday (inclusive)

• 50% off food shift and 20% to enjoy with Friends & family off shift

• Share of tips

• Supportive team environment with internal development opportunities

If you’re ready to join a welcoming, fast-paced kitchen where no two days are the same, we’d love to hear from you.

?‍? Apply today and bring your skills or your passion to learn to our riverside kitchen team!

The Hope & Anchor is a beautiful riverside pub, restaurant & inn nestled in the heart of Ross-On-Wye with multiple dining options for customers including a traditional pub bar and a modern cocktail bar, two restaurants, a riverside hut serving those on the go, and a spacious garden with outdoor seating including a Bandstand and all-weather tent area, both of which can house entertainment. We also have 12 beautiful recently refurbished riverside en-suite rooms available, with breakfast included and served in the pub.

Having joined the Country House Weddings portfolio in 2020, we are backed by over 30 years of experience when it comes to catering, customer service, and event planning and management. Giving our customers the peace of mind that they will be well looked after during their time with us.

Our fantastic team is made up of expert chefs, enthusiastic bar and wait staff, experienced managers, and dedicated housekeepers, all of which provide the best service day in and day out across all areas of our venue.