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Due to a busy Spring / Summer calendar we will be looking to expand our team with job opportunities arising now and over the next few months for Housekeeping, Front of House and Kitchen Roles – Chef and Kitchen Porter. Further details are below.

A great opportunity to join one of Herefordshire’s top country pubs. Since re-opening Summer 2024 we have gained a wonderful reputation for delicious food, a super selection of drinks, a lovely beer garden, an excellent selection of events throughout the year and top quality accommodation. Serving our local community and the strong tourist sector we strive to deliver a friendly welcome to all and a great experience.

HOUSEKEEPING: This role is needed mornings only as part of our lovely team and ideally needs to be someone very local.

FRONT OF HOUSE / BAR: Join our happy team in serving our customers and being the face of The Red Lion

KITCHEN PORTER / ASSISTANT: This is a crucial role helping our kitchen team in food preparation and keeping the kitchen clean

CHEF: Our food has gained an excellent reputation and we will be looking to expand our team

MORE INFO ABOUT THE RED LION:
Start an exciting new chapter in an established pub in a great village location. The Red Lion in Madley is a gorgeous Listed building with woodburners and timber beams, right in the heart of the village on the edge of a stunning rural location.

As owners, we are a local family with two young children that cares about providing a wonderful hub for our local community and for all the brilliant holiday homes in the area too. We know most of the farming base across Herefordshire with excellent connections for sourcing the best local and seasonal produce.

You will be part of a wider team with a great support network, fantastic marketing and a huge network which have in 7 months already created a superb and loyal customer base. We are a team that treats staff well and will support you but without micro managing and absolutely no politics allowed. We have a huge energy and drive – and have already successfully created a number of businesses across the area.

We have a busy calendar with a wide range of events throughout the year keeping the team busy with fun opportunities to be creative to fit each of these events. We have 7 en-suite letting rooms and lots of local groups which choose us for their base and local companies who regularly visit all ensuring that we are very busy hence the search to add to our team.

We have some on site accommodation, on site parking, competitive pay rates, excellent tips and a dynamic work environment with two consecutive days off for full time staff. We already have built a superb following online, on email and through feedback on Google, Trip Advisor, Facebook etc. Join our team and be part of this fabulous pub in the heart of this very popular village. Come and join us – send us your CV and a covering letter or drop them in directly at the pub.

CURRENT ROLES AVAILABLE:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Chef to lead our fabulous kitchen team, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation, and inventory management . If you have a proven track record, a passion for food, drive to succeed and enjoy autonomy but with support given where needed, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Oversee all aspects of food preparation and cooking in the kitchen with British cuisine as focus
Create and develop innovative menu items that meet our customer preferences and dietary restrictions with a super specials board
Ensure that all food is prepared in accordance with health and safety regulations
Train and mentor kitchen staff on proper cooking techniques and food handling procedures
Manage inventory levels and order supplies as needed
Collaborate with front of house / bar management to develop seasonal menus, specials and events
Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
Monitor food costs and implement cost-saving measures without compromising quality
Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the highest standard of taste, presentation, and quality

Qualifications:

Proven experience as a Chef within the culinary industry
In-depth knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
Effective leadership skills with the ability to successfully manage a team
Superb culinary skills with expertise in various cooking techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail
Strong financial acumen in managing inventory / purchasing
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

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