Current opportunities
2nd Chef
Location: Cowper Arms, Digswell
The Cowper Arms is situated at the centre of the village of Digswell on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, and enjoys a good mix of customers from the local area and people from the nearby towns. We have an exciting opportunity for a chef to join our team and help us grow our food sales by producing excellent quality meals from our company menu and daily specials.
The successful applicant will ideally have a couple of years experience within high volume pub or popular catering and will be able to demonstrate high standards of hygiene and will understand the need for careful cost controls while still consistently delivering high quality food. The person must also enjoy working within a closely knit team and will play an active role in building upon the success of this popular pub.
The position is offered live in or out, 40 hours a week, over five days including weekends and evenings.
As well as a competitive pay structure based on experience, you will benefit from working within a progressive company which offers many training and development opportunities.
If you have what it takes for this role, then please apply on line, or send us your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk, quoting COWCHEF/JULY10 in both instances.
Assistant Manager
Location: Plough, Cuffley, Herts
We have a vacancy for an experienced Assistant Manager to join our friendly team at the Plough, a traditional two bar pub situated in Cuffley.
The Plough is popular with families and the older affluent customer and operates a company menu and a range of specials on a daily basis..
The successful applicant will have supervisory or management experience in a food environment and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service. In addition the role carries responsibility for monitoring of standards, team training, and assisting with planning and running of events and promotions.
We offer a competitive salary, dependant upon experience and live – in accommodation is available if required. You will also have the opportunity to join a forward thinking company which prides itself on its career development policy and internal succession plans, which is supported by our award winning training.
If you think you have what it takes for this position, please complete the online application form, or forward your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference PCASST/JULY10
Head Chef
Location: The Old Beams, Milton Keynes
The Old Beams is a beautiful destination food house situated on the outskirts of Milton Keynes in the Shenley Lodge area.
Due to internal company movement, our Head Chef has taken up a new position in one of our sister sites and we therefore have a vacancy for a high calibre Head Chef to lead our professional kitchen team to help us continue to build strong food sales and drive the business forward.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a hands on approach, be able to train, motivate and lead the team as well as manage the stock control, ordering and maintain the high standards and controls in place to conform with the Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
We operate a company menu but there are opportunities to influence both the changing menu and the specials board.
This post is offered either live in or live out. A competitive salary is offered, (c.£23K live in) plus a chance to earn bonus on the company chef scheme. In addition you will have the chance to enhance your abilities with training opportunities offered through our Training and Development centre.
If you think you have what it takes for this exciting challenge, please complete an application form on line or forward your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk
Quoting reference OBHCHEF/JUL10.
Assistant Manager
Location: Nags Head, Covent Garden, London
We require an ambitious individual who would take on the role of assistant manager at the company’s flagship pub at the centre of Covent Garden.
The management team consists of General Manager, two Assistants, and a Trainee Assistant.
The Nags Head is a busy site at all times of the year and all times of the day. It is predominantly wet led but still does large volumes of food. We are looking for an individual who is keen to progress through the company and has aspirations of a Management Role in the future.
You will need to be able to deal with large volumes of trade, be confident in leading a large skilful team, have experience and in pub kitchens and take pride in their work.
The Nags Head is currently trading at 4% growth on last year.
The successful applicant will come with ideas on how to add growth to the business.
You should have supervisory or assistant manager experience in a similar type of operation.
As well as a competitive salary and live in accommodation, you will have the opportunity to work within the McMullen Career Development Training Programme.
If interested please email your CV, along with covering letter to the attention of Will to nagshead.coventgarden@mcmullens.co.uk
Manager/Management Couple
Location: The Chieftain – Welwyn Garden City
This is an exciting opportunity for experienced pub managers to open and trade the rebuilt Chieftain, on the outskirts of Welwyn Garden City, with an expected reopening date of December 2010.
At the heart of its community, the Chieftain will operate the company 2-4-1 menu, and will be expected to achieve ratios of 70:30 split, between wet and food.
The successful applicant/s, will have a proven track record in similar styles of pub, with high volumes of liquor and food, and the ability to control margins while actively growing sales. In addition, you must have a passion for customer service, and for leading and developing well trained and highly motivated teams.
As this is a re launch, one of the first tasks will be to recruit and train a quality new team ready for the opening.
As well as a competitive salary, bonus scheme and the advantages of working for a progressive company, the live in accommodation will include a three bedroom flat, plus two staff rooms with separate bathroom and kitchen.
If you have what it takes to make the Chieftain the place to be, then either fill in an online application form, or email your CV with covering note to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting CHIEF/JUL10.
Manager/Management Couple
Location: Nags Head, Bishops Stortford
Nags Head, Bishops Stortford – ‘Simple Inspirational Eating’
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manager or Management Couple to open and trade the Nags Head in Bishops Stortford, using our fantastically successful ‘Bulls Head’ concept including rotisserie. The Nags Head will offer great value fresh food from a unique menu in relaxed, comfortable surroundings offering a ‘home from home’ experience.
After extensive redevelopment, including a large external area, the Nags Head will reopen in early December 2010, and the first major task will be to recruit and train a new team ready to receive our guests in the busy run up to Christmas.
The successful applicant/s will have demonstrable success in high volume food pubs, as we expect a split of 40:60 food : wet. In addition you will have the highest standards, a passion for customer service and proven ability to control margins whilst growing sales. You must also have excellent team leadership and training skills as the development of our team members is paramount to the ethos of our company.
As well as a competitive salary and managers bonus scheme, the position also provides excellent accommodation consisting of a three bed flat.
If you have what it takes to offer the very best in products and service at the Nags Head, then either fill in an online application form or send your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting NHBS/JUL10.
Trainee Assistant Manager
Location: Baroosh, Hertford
We have a vacancy for a Trainee Assistant Manager at Baroosh, our stylish town centre bar in Hertford.
Baroosh has a wide variety of customers serving the business lunch market and also the night out crowd: a key attraction is our fresh food menu which is prepared to order, and our wide range of wines and quality drinks, including a selection of cocktails.
The successful candidate will have some supervisory or management experience and will be able to demonstrate their passion for food and wine and for excellence in customer service. The position carries responsibility for monitoring of standards and controlling of stock, team training, managing table bookings and event organising.
We offer a competitive salary and live in accommodation. This position will also qualify for the Assistant Manager bonus scheme once the McMullen Silver Award is completed.
If you think you have what it takes for this position, please forward your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk or fill out an online application form quoting reference BHASST/JUN10.
Full Time Chef (Live in/out)
Location: White Horse, Bourne End
The White Horse, one of our destination dining sites situated in the semi rural area of Bourne End outside of Hemel Hempstead has a vacancy for a full time chef to join the existing friendly team delivering the best quality pub food. The pub a stylish contemporary look, and offers a relaxed dining experience.
The White Horse operates a Company menu, although our kitchen teams are encouraged to help in the development of the food offering on an ongoing basis.
We are looking for a talented individual who takes a pride in consistently delivering high quality food and working within a close knit team in building upon the success of this popular pub. You will also work to high standards of hygiene, (and will hold a current food hygiene qualification of level 2 or above), and will understand the need for careful cost controls.
As well as a competitive pay structure, you will benefit from working within a progressive company which offers many training and development opportunities.
If you have what it takes for this role, then please apply on line, or send us your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk, quoting CHEFWHBE/MAY10.
Full time 2nd Chef
Location: Crocodile, Cheshunt
The Crocodile is a food driven pub which was refurbished to a high standard in 2007 situated on the edge of Cheshunt town centre. We have an exciting opportunity for a chef to join our team and help us grow our food sales by producing excellent quality meals from our company menu and daily specials.
We are looking for a talented individual who takes a pride in consistently delivering high quality food and will enjoy working within a closely knit team in building upon the success of this popular pub. You will also work to high standards of hygiene and will understand the need for careful cost controls. Ideally you will have a couple of years experience within high volume pub or popular catering.
The job is offered live in or out, 45 hours a week, over five days including weekends and evenings.
As well as a competitive pay structure based on experience, you will benefit from working within a progressive company which offers many training and development opportunities.
If you have what it takes for this role, then please apply on line, or send us your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk, quoting CHEFCROC/MAY 10 in both instances.
Temporary Position – Full time chef
Location: Sun Inn, Nazeing
The Sun Inn is a drive to, food driven pub at the centre of Broadley Common, Nazeing. The pub underwent a major refurbishment 18 months ago and attracts a wide range of customers who enjoy the relaxed surroundings in this beautiful semi rural location. As the summer approaches we have an exciting opportunity for a chef to join our team to help us grow and develop our food sales over the summer.
We are looking for a talented individual who takes a pride in consistently delivering high quality food and will enjoy working within a closely knit team in building upon the success of this popular pub. You will also work to high standards of hygiene and will understand the need for careful cost controls. Ideally you will have a couple of years experience within high volume pub or popular catering. The Sun Inn offers a company menu and daily specials.
The job is offered live out, so your own transport would be an advantage, 45 hours a week, over five days including weekends and evenings.
Although offered as a temporary position, there may be opportunities for this to be extended or for the successful applicant to gain work at one of our other McMullen sites.
If you have what it takes for this role, then please apply on line, or send us your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk, quoting CHEFSI/MAY 10 in both instances.
Trainee Assistant Manager
Location: The Peahen, St Albans
We require an ambitious and talented individual to fill the role of Trainee Assistant Manager in our high profile, winning team. This role is key to the continued success of one of the companies’ top 3 sites.
You will be joining a management team of General Manager, Head Chef and 2 Assistant Managers.
The Peahen was re-developed in 2005 and the business has grown by between 15 – 30% every year since then. Our success has been based on doing the simple things well, service (full table service is operated all day, every day), standards and attention to detail. The successful applicant will fully understand the importance of consistency in all these areas.
We hold regular theme evenings which are generally food-led by delicious, freshly prepared menus. Live music also plays a huge part with low-key jazz / acoustic bands being very popular and adding to the ambiance created during these special evenings.
There is a large patio area with BBQ and outside bar which during the summer is challenging yet hugely profitable.
To be considered for this role, you’ll need to be driven by results and show pride in your work, as long as your own appearance. You will have had experience in a position of responsibility and have undergone a degree of industry training.
This is a live-out position.
If interested, please e-mail your CV, along with a covering letter for the attention of Matt to peahen.stalbans@mcmullens.co.uk
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