Event Chef
We are excited to be looking for a variety of chefs to join our businesses, including the position of Event Chef.
The role will be located in Hawarden within a pool of chefs based at our award winning Farm Shop and AA Welsh Pub of the Year, The Glynne Arms.
Our menu is the real deal: it’s seasonal, it’s fresh and it has sustainability and community at its heart. So, if using seasonal and cooking from scratch excites you, please apply.
You will have a background of working in a busy kitchen with a seasonally-led menu. Creative flair is encouraged. You will have a natural eye for detail and a keen willingness to learn and advance your career.
This role will oversee the creation of events menus, guest Chef support and all event food production and service across our businesses.
You will be responsible for planning, organising and communicating between the kitchen, restaurants, event spaces and wider teams. In this role, you will build a highly motivated team by taking an active interest in coaching them. you will have their welfare, personal development and best interests at heart.
As Events Head Chef you will be an inspirational leader. You will motivate and develop your team to create a culture of passion and enthusiasm for the production and service of the events menus to the very best standard.
You, as the Event Head Chef, will be guest focused and will cultivate an excellent working partnership with the Events Managers, Restaurant Managers, Senior Managers, Directors and Owners. You will use creative thinking and initiative to develop ideas and problem solve.
THE IDEAL PERSON WILL BE…
The perfect person will be passionate about local, fresh ingredients and driven by creating exceptional food. Our menu is the real deal: it’s seasonal, it’s fresh, it has sustainability and community at its heart. If using ingredients with zero food miles and cooking from scratch excites you then please apply.
Delicious ingredients – it’s that simple!
You must have experience of working in, and leading, a busy kitchen with a seasonally led menu. We like new ideas and so a creative flair is a must. We want you to showcase your talent and contribute to seasonal changes.
An eye for detail and willingness to learn are critical as we constantly strive for perfection.
The role demands a high level of integrity and professionalism along with unwavering compliance with all food safety processes and procedures. It is extremely important that you have experience in delivering dishes in line with spec sheets and in budget.
In short, the right person:
Will have proven experience in event planning and the management of events.
Will be creative.
Will have a clear understanding of financial budgeting.
Will have fire cooking experience.
Will have experience of high volume event catering.
Will have strong negotiation and communication skills.
Will have a proven track record of team retention.
Will demonstrate a ‘guest first’ focus.
Will be a problem solver.
Will have a riving license.
Will be willing to travel.
IN RETURN WE OFFER…
Competitive salary - up to £50,000 depending on experience.
Staff lunch cooked by our awesome chefs.
Quality tea & coffee on shift.
Company sick pay.
Discount when shopping at any of our businesses.
Company wellness scheme.
Friendly working environment.
Opportunity to grow & develop.
SOUND GOOD?
Let’s talk! Send a CV and covering letter to us and we’ll be in touch.
Good People
We are looking for exceptional people to join our friendly team here in Hawarden.
From chefs to front of house and duty managers to event staff, we’re always on the lookout for good people.
If you thrive in a creative environment and are naturally engaged, proactive and enthusiastic you’ll do well here.
ABOUT US.
Hawarden Estate Experience is made up of three independent businesses: Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, The Glynne Arms and Hawarden Castle Pavilion.
Each business aims to be the best in its class, whether that’s product, service, events or, ultimately, experience.
We value quality deeply. And as such we have committed to working with the very best, from Damian Clisby (former chef-director at Michelin Starred Petersham Nurseries) to Sue Graham our front of house expert, previously of Giraffe and Bill Granger’s global chain of restaurants.
Our team deliver exceptional food and service, every day, from our bakery, butchery, deli counter, food hall and restaurant at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop.
Our pub, and AA Welsh Pub of the Year 2019, The Glynne Arms, is a community hub, serving perfect plates, exceptional, curated local and craft beer, natural and Welsh wines and great cocktails.
Our events, hosted across the wider Estate, are genuinely world class.
You’ll love it here.
YOU NEED NOT FILL A CURRENT VACANCY.
Good people are the lifeblood of our businesses, and we always want to meet more.
As a member of our team you will make new friends, learn new skills and develop your career in a friendly and encouraging environment.
We want your time with us to be among the best jobs you’ll ever have.
PERKS OF THE JOB.
Team lunch. Cooked fresh every day by our chefs using the same ingredients as we serve in our restaurants.
Working with the best in the business, from the chefs we work with at The Good Life Society, to Damian Clisby, our consultant chef and former chef-director at Michelin starred Petersham Nurseries.
Access to the best food and drink every day.
Bi-annual team supper events. Think summer in the orchards or winter around the fire.
Discounts across all of our businesses: food, retail, events, Christmas…
A beautiful working environment, both indoors and out.
A true team mentality and strength.
Company wellness support.
Paid sick leave.
Your birthday off as paid holiday.
SOUND GOOD?
If this makes you want to find out more then please drop us an email on careers@hawardenestate.co.uk, pick up the phone or come to the Farm Shop for a cup of great coffee and a chat.
Sous Chef
We are excited to be looking for a variety of chefs to join our businesses, including the position of Sous Chef.
You will work with Damian Clisby, former chef-director at Michelin Starred Petersham Nurseries, and alongside our team at our award winning Farm Shop and AA Welsh Pub of the Year, The Glynne Arms.
THE IDEAL PERSON WILL BE…
The perfect person will be driven by a passion for local, fresh, seasonal ingredients and a have an ability to create exceptional food with them.
Our menu is the real deal: it’s seasonal, it’s fresh and it has sustainability and community at its heart. So, if using ingredients with zero food miles and cooking from scratch excites you, please apply.
Ideally you will have a background of working in a busy kitchen with a seasonally-led menu.
Creative flair is encouraged and you’ll be expected to share your ideas on how we drive the menu forward throughout the year.
You will have a natural eye for detail and a keen willingness to learn and advance your career.
Our chefs work hand-in-hand every day with our butchers, bakers and front of house teams to give each guest an exceptional experience.
Each role demands a high level of integrity and professionalism, along with unwavering compliance with all food safety processes and procedures. You will be expected to deliver dishes in line with spec sheets and within budget.
Please indicate the position you are applying for as part of your application.
IN RETURN WE OFFER…
Competitive salaries.
£26,000+ depending on experience.
Staff lunch cooked by our awesome chefs.
Quality tea & coffee on shift.
Company sick pay.
Discount when shopping at any of our businesses.
Company wellness scheme.
Friendly working environment.
Opportunity to grow & develop.
SOUND GOOD?
Let’s talk! Send a CV and covering letter to us and we’ll be in touch.
Chef de Partie
We are excited to be looking for a variety of chefs to join our businesses, including the position of Chef de Partie.
You will work with Damian Clisby, former chef-director at Michelin Starred Petersham Nurseries, and alongside our team at our award winning Farm Shop and AA Welsh Pub of the Year, The Glynne Arms.
THE IDEAL PERSON WILL BE…
The perfect person will be driven by a passion for local, fresh, seasonal ingredients and a have an ability to create exceptional food with them.
Our menu is the real deal: it’s seasonal, it’s fresh and it has sustainability and community at its heart. So, if using ingredients with zero food miles and cooking from scratch excites you, please apply.
Ideally you will have a background of working in a busy kitchen with a seasonally-led menu.
Creative flair is encouraged and you’ll be expected to share your ideas on how we drive the menu forward throughout the year.
You will have a natural eye for detail and a keen willingness to learn and advance your career.
Our chefs work hand-in-hand every day with our butchers, bakers and front of house teams to give each guest an exceptional experience.
Each role demands a high level of integrity and professionalism, along with unwavering compliance with all food safety processes and procedures. You will be expected to deliver dishes in line with spec sheets and within budget.
Please indicate the position you are applying for as part of your application.
IN RETURN WE OFFER…
Competitive salaries.
£24,000+ depending on experience.
Staff lunch cooked by our awesome chefs.
Quality tea & coffee on shift.
Company sick pay.
Discount when shopping at any of our businesses.
Company wellness scheme.
Friendly working environment.
Opportunity to grow & develop.
SOUND GOOD?
Let’s talk! Send a CV and covering letter to us and we’ll be in touch.