Current opportunities
Pub Manager/Management Couple - Wheatsheaf
Location: Wheatsheaf, Crooked Mile
Due to family relocation we have a vacancy for an experienced food led operator at our fantastic family friendly pub the Wheatsheaf. Situated on the Crooked Mile just outside of Waltham Abbey, the pub has a light airy feel and benefits from a large outside patio and children’s play garden.
The Wheatsheaf offers a company driven menu, but also has the flexibility for daily specials. The pub is in growth, year to date and operates on a 60: 40 split, food to wet.
This is a great opportunity for a food driven Manager or Management couple with a focus on quality and standards, excellence in customer service and team development to build on the success already attained.
We offer a competitive salary, manager bonus potential, and accommodation on site (two bedroom well maintained flat, plus a three bedroom staff house).
If you feel that you can succeed in this role, then complete the online application form, or send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference WSCM/MAY08.
Head Chef - Wheatsheaf
Location: Wheatsheaf, Waltham Abbey
A vacancy has arisen for a Head Chef at our family friendly pub on the outskirts of Waltham Abbey, a popular tourist destination in Essex.
The pub is an obvious choice for families as there is a large garden with play equipment, and a stylish patio with ‘jumbrellas’. As such the trade follows seasonal patterns and so the successful applicant will be able to cope with peaks and troughs of trade, while still maintaining high standards and cost controls. An ability to train and develop the kitchen team is also an important factor.
The Wheatsheaf operates a Company menu, although our kitchen teams are encouraged to help in the development of the food offering on an ongoing basis.
This position offers live in accommodation and a competitive salary, plus McMullen’s operates a generous chef bonus scheme.
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 CHEFWSCM/08 in both instances.
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Vine
Location: Vine, Waltham Abbey
We have a vacancy for a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager at our newly refurbished pub, the Vine at Waltham Cross. Operating a company menu the successful applicant will be experienced in volume production of food to prescribed specifications. In addition, you will be the type of person who will relish the chance to run the whole show in the kitchen, maintaining hygiene standards, controlling stocks and leading and developing the enthusiastic team already in place.
This is a live out position, salary is dependant upon experience, plus you will be eligible for the generous bonus scheme and will be encouraged to help shape the next menu and specials bank with the catering development team.
If you feel you are the right person for this opportunity, then fill in the online application form, or email your CV and a covering note to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference VWCCHEF/08.
Head Chef/Kitchen Manager - Crocodile
Location: Crocodile, Cheshunt
Following the successful redevelopment and reopening of the Crocodile, we are looking for an experienced kitchen manager, or an existing chef looking for the next step in their career, to take responsibility for the running of this recently installed busy pub kitchen.
The Crocodile operates a family friendly, company menu which features a varied offering for the customers of this 100 cover pub restaurant (plus seating for 50 extra outside when the weather allows!).
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a similar type of operation, and will be able to demonstrate both technical food preparation, attention to detail and a real passion for delivering high quality food. In addition the role will include maintenance of the kitchen including hygiene standards, ordering and control of the stocks, and helping to lead and develop a kitchen team. The successful candidate will work with the management to continue to develop the business.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in the growing success of this pub, and is an exciting and fun place to work.
We offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience, together with a bonus scheme worth up to 4.2k per annum based on sales performance, mystery diner feedback, hygiene audits and stock controls.
We can also offer quality live-in accommodation if required.
If you think you have what it takes for this great opportunity and are interested in working with us please complete the online application form, or forward your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference CROCCHEF/08.
Chef - Travellers Friend
Location: Travellers Friend - Epping Green
The Travellers Friend is a destination food house with a bar and restaurant situated in rural Essex. Recently under new Management, we are looking to recruit an experienced enthusiastic Chef to be part of the kitchen team and help us build strong food sales and drive the business forward.
The successful candidate will be qualified to 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent and have previous experience in cooking quality pub and restaurant food. Duties include preparation and cooking of our Company devised menu, specials, maintenance of the kitchen environment and working as part of a team.
This post is live out but accommodation may be available locally to the right applicant. Salary negotiable depending on experience.
For an informal chat about this post please ring Paul on 01992 572462 or apply online.
Chef – Jolly Farmers
Location: Jolly Farmers - Enfield
The Jolly Farmers, one of our largest and busiest food houses, situated in an area of high density housing, and close to local amenities, is looking for an enthusiastic chef to join their kitchen team.
Previous experience in a large food house is preferred although not essential as full training will be given. Duties include preparation and cooking of our Company devised menu, plus our home made specials, maintenance of the kitchen environment and working as part of a team.
Live in accommodation is available, which includes utility bills, although food is not included. Salary is negotiable depending on experience.
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 JFECHEF/07.
Chef - Builders Arms
Location: Builders Arms, Little Heath, Potters Bar
The Builders Arms, Little Heath has recently reopened following a stylish refurbishment and requires a chef to help further establish it as a great place to eat in the Potters Bar area.
The successful candidate will be qualified to 706 1 and 2 or NVQ equivalent and have previous experience in cooking quality pub and restaurant food. Our new concept menu is all about quality ingredients which are well cooked and presented.
Salary is negotiable and live in is available.
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 BACHEF/07.
Trainee Assistant or Assistant Manager – Baroosh
Location: Baroosh, Hertford
We have a vacancy for a Trainee Assistant or 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.
Trainee Assistant £14 live in (£16K live out) or Assistant Manager £15.5K (£17.5K live out). 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/08. Further information about McMullen’s can be found on our website at www.mcmullens.co.uk or visit www.barooshhertford.co.uk
Second Chef Position – Plough
Location: Plough, Crews Hill, Enfield
We have a vacancy for an experienced second chef to join our kitchen team at the Plough at Crews Hill.
We are looking for a person with the passion and drive to assist the Head Chef of this very busy pub – we are at the hub of the garden centre capital of Enfield! The Plough operates a company driven menu, but there is the scope to produce home devised specials and to take a major part in the menu development process.
Our ideal person will have similar experience in a busy pub/restaurant environment, plus have the skills to control costs, maintain hygiene standards and to help in the training and development of the kitchen team. Obviously a key role is to run the kitchen in the Head Chefs absence.
We offer a competitive salary, straight shifts and the chance to join a progressive company.
If you have the drive to succeed in the position, then apply on line or email your cv plus a covering letter to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference PL2CHEF/08. You can also telephone Mick at the Plough on 020 83634386.
Trainee Chef Position – Plough
Location: Plough, Crews Hill, Enfield
We also have a vacancy for a trainee chef to help with the expansion of our food sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for a person who wishes to progress within the pub restaurant industry. You will be under the tuition of our experienced Head Chef, and have the benefit of working in a consistently busy environment within which to practice your skills.
We offer competitive rates, straight shifts and training.
If you have the drive to succeed in the position, then apply on line or email your cv plus a covering letter to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference PLTRAINCHEF/08. You can also telephone Mick at the Plough on 020 83634386.
Assistant Kitchen Manager – Baroosh
Location: Baroosh, Hertford
Baroosh is a busy style bar situated in the main retail trading area in Hertford, the county town of Hertfordshire 20 miles north of London.
We are looking for an experienced chef, who is capable of taking on the role of Assistant Kitchen Manager, and deputising in the Kitchen Manager’s absence. Baroosh operates a company menu, however, there is scope to produce daily specials plus the opportunity to develop dishes for inclusion in the main menu, so a flair for current food trends will be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be able to produce high volume food to spec, and display a firm understanding of menu costing and controls, stocktakes and ordering. In addition, you will be able to lead, train and develop the other team members.
It is expected that you will hold a current Food Hygiene qualification.
This position is offered either live-in (double bedroom, with shared kitchen and bathroom, inclusive of bills) or live-out, with a salary range of £6.50 - £7.25, depending on experience and accommodation choice.
If you feel you have what it takes for this position, them please apply online, or send your cv to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference BCHEF/07. Find out more about Baroosh at www.barooshhertford.com.
Second Chef Position – Crocodile
Location: Crocodile, Cheshunt
Following the successful redevelopment and reopening of the Crocodile, we are looking for an experienced second chef to help with the running of this busy pub kitchen.
The Crocodile operates a family friendly, company menu which features a varied offering for the customers of this 100 cover pub restaurant (plus seating for 50 extra outside when the weather allows!).
The successful candidate will ideally have experience in a similar type of operation, and will be able to demonstrate both technical food preparation, attention to detail and a real passion for delivering high quality food. In addition the role will include maintenance of the kitchen and hygiene in the Head Chef’s absence, ordering and control of the stocks, and helping to lead and develop a kitchen team.
This is a great opportunity to be involved in the growing success of this pub, and is an exciting and fun place to work.
We offer a competitive salary, dependant on experience, and we can also offer live-in accommodation if required.
If you are interested in working with us please complete the online application form, or forward your CV to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference CROCCHEF/07.
Trainee Assistant / Assistant Manager – Food Pubs
Location: Various
We currently have a range of exciting opportunities for people who are looking to make a career within food pubs.
It may be that you are currently working as a supervisor or an assistant in a pub or restaurant and are ready to take that next step up – or you may have some bar experience and wish to learn more – if so we want to hear from you.
As well as working in some of Hertfordshire’s biggest and brightest volume food pubs, you will help the management team improve and grow the business. In return you will receive excellent training and development through our award winning programme, and a salary of £14.5 – 17K (dependant upon experience), live in positions are available in some pubs. In addition there is a generous bonus scheme upon completion of the McMullen Silver Award.
Ready to take the challenge? Yes – then fill out an online application form or forward your cv to recruitment@mcmullens.co.uk quoting reference DFASST/10/07. We look forward to hearing from you.
Kitchen Staff – White Horse
Location: White Horse - Burnham Green
We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people with a passion for serving fantastic fresh food to join our kitchen team at the White Horse Burnham Green. Our recently reopened pub restaurant, situated close to Hertford, Welwyn and Stevenage, offers a very special dining experience – great food, fabulous wines and of course our own locally brewed beers in a comfortable and stylish setting.
Previous experience in quality volume catering sites is a definite advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given.
All applicants must speak English.
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 WHBGKIT/07
Chef - Blue Anchor
Location: Blue Anchor, St Albans
The Blue Anchor is situated in an affluent residential area in St Albans. It is a short walk to the centre of the historic city and is 30 minutes away from London on a major train line.
The Blue Anchor is a gastro style pub focussing on producing excellent food using high quality ingredients. To match the food, the service environment is relaxed, stylish and contemporary, as well as being intimate.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard working chef to join our small friendly team. Any experience you have of working in a busy commercial kitchen will be an advantage, but is not essential, as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to work with quality produce producing new dishes and learning new skills. An aspect of the role will be to help manage good kitchen practices.
Live in accommodation is available and as well as our competitive salary you will enjoy a share of the tips and other benefits of working for an established pub company.
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 BACHEF/08.
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