Work With Us

Hawarden Estate is home to a family of unique and creative businesses — from Hawarden Estate Holidays, The Walled Garden School, and The Good Life Society, to Hawarden Castle Pavilion, Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, and The Glynne Arms. We also operate Glen Dye Cabins and Cottages in Scotland.

Our mission is simple: to put Hawarden on the map — serving our local community while welcoming visitors to explore this beautiful corner of Wales. We deliver hospitality, experiences, and marketing with creativity, warmth, and high standards.

We are looking for exceptional people to join our friendly team here in Hawarden.

From chefs to front of house and duty managers to event staff, we’re always on the lookout for good people.

If you thrive in a creative environment and are naturally engaged, proactive and enthusiastic you’ll do well here.

Current Vacancies

  • The Events Chef leads the food offer across all estate weddings and events. The role spans Hawarden Castle Pavilion, the Conservatory, the Walled Garden, Hawarden Estate Holidays and any other company venues as required. When not engaged on event delivery, you will be based at Hawarden Estate Farm Shop, supporting the kitchen and bakery teams.

    Weddings sit at the heart of the role. With a growing wedding calendar across our licensed venues for 2027, you will own the wedding food offer from menu design and couple tastings through to delivery on the day, working hand in hand with the Weddings & Events Manager. Alongside weddings, you will deliver private dining, corporate events and the wider estate events calendar.

    Throughout, you will uphold the company's core values of provenance, sustainability and quality.

    Key Requirements

    1. Communication

      • Reply to all communications in a timely manner. Weddings and events are fast-paced and cannot be delayed by slow responses.

    2. Delegation

      • Clearly communicate to your team what you are trying to achieve, how you plan to achieve it, what you need from them, and when.

    3. Scheduling

    • Plan your schedule around the confirmed wedding and events calendar and ensure you are available for all required dates.

    • Weekend working will be required throughout the wedding season.

    • There will be occasions requiring more than contracted weekly hours; these should be recovered during

      quieter periods.


      4. Reporting

    • Within 7 days of completing any wedding or event, submit a report to the relevant finance team detailing purchases, transfers, payroll and any other associated costs.

    • Report any exceptional or unforeseen costs to the relevant finance team promptly.

      5.Weddings

    • Own and develop the wedding menu portfolio, including canapés, three and five course wedding breakfasts, sharing feasts and evening food.

    • Host menu tastings with couples and advise on menu choices, formats and quantities.

    • Work with the Weddings & Events Manager to confirm final menus, guest numbers, dietary requirements

      and service timings ahead of each wedding.

    • Deliver every wedding to the agreed per-head costings and gross profit targets.

    • Plan kitchen set-up, equipment, staffing and service flow for each wedding venue.

    • Lead the kitchen team on the day, ensuring food is delivered to a consistently high standard in line with the timings agreed with the couple.

    • Contribute to the annual review of wedding menus and pricing with the Commercial Director. Menus, Feasts & Prep

    • Design dishes and plan menus for weddings and events, focusing on quality ingredients, provenance and sustainability while working within agreed budgets.

    • Ensure all dishes have a recipe and specification sheet and have been photographed, to maintain quality and profitability standards; be prepared to brief any team member working with you.

    • Assist guest chefs with menu planning, quantities and format where required.

    • Create, communicate and train the chef team on all menu changes.

    • Work closely with the Weddings & Events Manager to grow revenue through seasonal and bespoke projects, including private dining.

    • Manage dietary requirements and provide personalised, ad hoc menus where needed.

    • Handle ingredient sourcing, ordering and storage, including planning additional or mobile storage when

      required.

    • Manage food production across weddings and events as required.

    If this sounds like the role for you please send your CV and cover letter to careers@hawardenestate.co.uk