The Cloth Ear is The Merchant Hotel's comfortable public bar. The warm and welcoming interior provides the ideal environment to relax and enjoy yourself in style. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Chef. Reporting to the Head Chef, you will maintain the high 5 standards of quality of food, high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and tidiness in all areas of the kitchen. There is a very talented brigade of chefs preparing award winning cuisine. Everything is made from the finest fresh, seasonal produce and the standards are incredibly high. Due to our continued success and popularity, this is a very busy kitchen. The ideal candidate will have plenty of passion and ambition demonstrating at least one year’s experience working at this level, ideally have completed or currently completing NVQ Level 2 in a kitchen/food related discipline (but not essential) and experience working within a similar busy kitchen environment. The successful individual will also have drive and determination to succeed in their career along with a commitment to the continued success of our food offering, along with a desire for using high quality ingredients in formal settings. If you are a dedicated Chef committed to a successful career, this could be the ideal role for you. The Merchant Hotel offers staff: Complimentary overnight stay in The Merchant Hotel with dinner and breakfast in The Great Room Restaurant. subject to contract Company group discount 20% off food in The Cloth Ear, The National and Little Wing Pizzeria Regular wellbeing initiatives including free counselling through our safe space Generous service charge Paid breaks 29 days holiday pro rata (including your birthday) Seasonal parties and gifts Classroom and Online Training This is an excellent opportunity to join our team at one of the province's largest operators of licensed premises, working to a high AA standard with a willingness to progress in your career. To apply for this role please click the 'apply' button to be redirected to our careers website. The Merchant Hotel is an equal opportunities employer.The Merchant Hotel reserve the right to apply enhanced shortlisting criteria. INDCHE CHEF CommisChef ChefdePartie Chefalllevels