HEAD CHEF, Conwy

Stange & Co.
Conwy (City/Town)
£30,000 per annum + bonus scheme + contributory pension scheme + employee benefits
25 Nov 2016
19 Dec 2016
Full Time

The Erskine Arms is a new and exciting project that will be opening Spring 2017.  What was ‘The Malt Loaf’ is being taken back to its roots as ‘The Erskine Arms’ and will be a rustic and traditional pub restaurant in the heart of the Conwy walls serving the finest in fresh locally sourced produce.  There will also be 10 boutique guest bedrooms creating the perfect retreat in the centre of the town.

We are looking for a HEAD CHEF with bags of creativity and enthusiasm and a passion for working with fresh local ingredients to head up our kitchen.  Fine dining we are not, but fine food is what we are about.  Our food is fresh, hearty and creative meaning that our customers enjoy wholesome portions of the finest pub food around.  We love to work with the seasons and for this our menus change regularly and our head chefs have autonomy over these changes

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic head chef looking for a progressive and challenging role who wants to further their career and help us create an exciting and bustling foodie pub in North Wales.

As Head Chef:

  • Your primary focus will be designing and producing a consistent, high quality, freshly prepared daily menu.
  • You will be expected to build relationships with local suppliers, sourcing and negotiating for, the best produce around.
  • A vital element of the job is kitchen management; maintaining margins, wage percentages and ensure all health and safety legislation is adhered to.
  • You will lead and bring on a team of chefs, creating an enjoyable environment for both the kitchen and front of house team.
  • You need to be a team player and have a passion for working in the industry.

A genuine love of food, attention to detail, and experience of a busy high volume kitchen at head chef level would be vital.

Salary

Salary would be £30,000 per annum + bonus scheme + contributory pension scheme + employee benefits

Company Background

The company, Stange and Co. Ltd., is a group of character pubs and inns  independently run in Wirral, North and Mid Wales, that prides itself on its excellent quality of products and customer service.  If you are looking for a new challenge, have a good work ethic and have experience working with fresh food, this could be the job for you.

Employee Benefits

  • Discounted accommodation rates at all company sites (50% off for staff, 25% off for close family and friends at the manager’s discretion)
  • Food and beverage discount – 25% off food bill (up to 4 diners)
  • Pension scheme – contributory group personal pension scheme
  • Meals on duty
  • Training and advancement opportunities
  • Travel and job swap opportunities within the company
  • Flexible working hours
  • Earn up to £200 for recommending a friend to work for us
  • Christmas staff social event
  • 28 days holiday entitlement including bank holidays

Application

If you are interested in joining us please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter detailing the position you are applying for, who you are, what your passions and interests are, what gets you out of bed in the morning and anything else you think we might be interested in to Simon Selby (Operations Manager)  using the APPLY button alternatively you can post it to Stange & Co., 107 Barnston Road, Barnston, Wirral, CH61 1BW.