Head Chef, Cat & Lion

An exciting opportunity has opened up for a new Head Chef to join our brand new pub, the Cat & Lion.

The Cat & Lion, which is in Stretton, Cheshire, is due to open in September 2021 after a major refurbishment. We’re currently building up a fantastic team to hit the ground running when we open.

Joseph Holt is an independent family owned company, operating over 120 pubs, restaurants and hotels within Greater Manchester, Cheshire and Lancashire, producing a range of award winning beers from our Brewery in Manchester. We are a friendly family run company that are passionate about what we do.

About you

We are excited to look for a new Head Chef as a main part of our new pub. We’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a food business would be ideal, but we will consider a strong Sous Chef ready for their first appointment.
• Excellent cooking skills with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Experience of cooking dishes from scratch
• A passion for delivering great food quality
• Leadership qualities with the enthusiasm and charisma to motive your team
• Strict adherence to food hygiene and Health & Safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiastic, strong work ethic and hunger to learn
• Minimum level 2 food hygiene

About Joseph Holt

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing community pub company, with a genuine focus on people, who are committed to providing excellent training and development. We offer full support throughout your career with an emphasis on continued learning and development. Joseph Holt is an independent family owned company, operating 125 pubs, restaurants and hotels within the North West and producing a range of award winning beers from our Brewery in Manchester.

Rate of Pay: Up to £27k/year dependent on experience

Contact: To apply please send your CV and application to Mike Knowles – [email protected]. Don’t wait for the deadline as we are looking to fill the role as soon as possible.

Thanks and Good Luck!