The Cricketers is part of Croeso Pubs, a welcoming community-focused pub celebrating great food, quality drinks and warm service. We’re seeking a skilled, customer-focused Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver consistently excellent dishes that complement our warm, friendly front-of-house experience.
Are you a hands-on culinary professional who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in consistent quality? This role is ideal for someone with strong kitchen experience, a passion for food and drink, and the ability to work collaboratively to maintain high standards across service periods.
As Chef, you will prepare and present menu dishes to Croeso standards, maintain strict food safety and hygiene practices, and contribute to kitchen organisation and stock control. You will work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure timely, consistent delivery of meals, support menu creativity and specials, and help resolve operational challenges during service.
Food preparation and cooking: Produce high-quality, consistent dishes in line with menu specifications and portion control.
Inventory management: Assist with stock control, rotation, receiving deliveries and accurate recording of usage to minimise waste.
Health & safety: Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, food safety (including HACCP procedures) and kitchen safety at all times.
Customer service: Support front-of-house with allergen information and special requests, ensuring a positive dining experience for guests.
Problem solving: Respond quickly and calmly to service challenges, adapting processes to maintain service flow and quality.
Mixology support: Collaborate with bar colleagues on specials and pairing suggestions; assist with basic cocktail preparation when required.
Teamwork and leadership: Work cooperatively with the kitchen team, training and supporting junior staff and helping to maintain a constructive working environment.
Creativity: Contribute ideas for specials, seasonal dishes and menu improvements that reflect local sourcing and Croeso values.
Proven kitchen experience in a busy pub, bistro or restaurant environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to work closely with front-of-house and management
Good problem-solving ability and calmness under pressure
Experience of inventory management, stock control and basic ordering
Knowledge of food safety standards and commitment to high hygiene practices
Creativity in menu development and an eye for presentation and detail
Adaptability to changing service demands and willingness to support the team across duties
Enjoyment of delivering excellent customer experiences and working as a team player
Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required
Competitive salary and benefits package
Staff discounts across Croeso Pubs venues
Opportunities for development and progression within the group
Supportive, friendly working environment with regular local events
Ongoing training to develop culinary, supervisory and product skills
If you’re passionate about food, thrive in a collaborative kitchen and are ready to help deliver memorable meals at The Cricketers, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’d be a great fit. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to a gender-neutral recruitment process.
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