40 hour working week at The Merchants 1688.
We are looking for a Chef de Partie, with experience working in an all-fresh kitchen.
We provide on the job training and support, to ensure you are confident and capable to cook the whole menu, as well as creating and developing dishes.
Your role will include;
Prep shifts
Working with the Head Chef and the team during afternoon and evening service shifts.
Maintaining our 5* food hygiene rating.
Keeping the kitchen organised and tidy.
Supporting other chefs in the kitchen
Working with the front of house team
Merchants 1688 is a 1-rosette independent, busy, food-led pub in Lancaster city centre. It attracts tourists from the Castle, people travelling from the train station, local shoppers and residents.
We serve 12-3pm and 4.30-9pm Monday to Saturday and 12-7.30pm Sunday
The whole menu is freshly cooked, and all made in-house. We change the menu monthly/ seasonally, and have the freedom to experiment with new dishes. We serve 40 covers over weekday evenings and 80 covers on weekend evenings. The chef must be able to work quickly and stay organised whilst maintaining high standards.
The ideal candidate will be someone competent on all sections of the kitchen and able to complete a diverse range of prep. They will be looking to take the next level in their chefing career.
Excellent knife skills are essential.
All chefs are included in tips, which are split weekly.
The role offers a flexible rota;
All salaried staff are on a 40 hour week rota and receive the equivalent rate of hourly pay for overtime.
Set days off (optional)
2 days off together (optional)
No shifts over 11 hours.
No splits
5 days out of 7.
Uniform washing facilities.
Staff discount across our three Lancaster pubs.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £14.50-£17.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
Work Location: In person
