# Working with The Chef Tree in newport

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Newport in South East Wales is a city on the rise with inviting neighbourhoods, affordable housing, excellent schools and universities and stunning surrounding countryside. Newport is situated on the River Usk close to the Severn Estuary and only a stone’s throw from the vibrant capital city of Cardiff.

Famous for its docks and historic Roman ruins in nearby Caerleon, Newport is full of surprises. The city prides itself on history and the preservation of Celtic traditions, Welsh lore and it also boasts a myriad of exciting places to eat and drink.

## Types of venue

- Café
- Bar
- Garden Centre
- Contract Catering

## How many chef jobs does The Chef Tree have in Newport?

The hospitality sector in Newport is quickly recovering after the pandemic and there are a number of exciting chef jobs Newport has to offer. Ideally situated on the stunning river estuary by the coast, Newport is known for its outstanding seafood and excellent locally reared and homegrown produce.

Whether you are looking for seasonal work in the hospitality sector, part-time hours or a full-time, more permanent position in a busy kitchen environment, from head chef positions to senior sous chef, commis chef, or kitchen assistant roles, to restaurants that are willing to develop junior team members, here at The Chef Tree we list the latest job alerts and chef job types for you in Newport.

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## Newport Food Scene

Newport’s food scene is a real mix of old and new, traditional, homegrown, multicultural and fine dining. This ancient landscape beautifully lends itself to grandiose country houses serving the most exquisite menus, to 400-year-old historic pubs tucked away in the quaint countryside and among busy streets serving traditional food with a modern twist.

Where high street chain restaurants once dominated the port, the road has now been paved for adventurous foodie entrepreneurs who are popping up all over the city’s top locations serving exceptional food every day.

The food scene in Newport is a welcoming mix of hearty, home-cooked food from well-loved Italian dining restaurants offering family discount menues, to robust and nourishing Greek eateries, mouthwatering bakeries, trendy coffee shops, artistic fine dining and award-winning pub grub. There is something to please everyone.

## Newport Food Hub Areas

Newport has a well-established gastronomical hub in and around the city. However, in recent years, it has also welcomed a plethora of new and exciting food vendors who work closely with the council to rejuvenate some areas of the city and revitalize the hospitality industry.

Many popular, well-loved eateries from Cardiff have also branched into nearby Newport to open up their vibrant pop-up restaurants and bring their cutting-edge food vans to Newport’s markets and festivals.

### Newport Market

Without a doubt, the newly developed Newport Market is a must-visit destination for any serious foodie. Opened earlier this year, Newport Market is the largest indoor market development in Europe and it houses an impressive array of food stalls, vendors and even its very own gin distillery, the Newport Distillery.

From the exquisite Cardiff bakers, Friends in Knead, to the extremely popular Meat and Greek team serving up healthy portions of delicious souvlaki, to the innovative Italian chefs at Dirty Gnocci cooking up freshly made pasta dishes, and the Greedy Bear specialising in tantalising pan-Asian dishes and bao buns out of this world, they have all made their mark on Newport Market.

### Caerleon Area of Newport

The beautiful, historic suburb of Caerleon is home to an impressive number of outstanding restaurants and eateries serving superb Welsh home-cooked food to intrepid travellers. The historic Bell Inn for instance, famous for its lively Celtic vibe, has been running for over four hundred years and has delighted visitors with Breton and Welsh dishes and local ales and ciders.

Another firm favourite in this charming part of Newport is the 12th-century Priory Hotel and restaurant. Once a Cistercian Monastery, The Priory Hotel has established itself as a fine dining hotel and restaurant boasting an extensive wine list and world-class food.

### Bridge Street

Close to the hustle and bustle of the river bank, Bridge Street is a popular destination for shoppers and visitors and not without good reason. The area is filled with terrific restaurants, brasseries, cafes, ice cream parlours and patisseries, however, there is one restaurant that has been drawing in customers and critics from far and wide.

Gem 42 (NP20 4NY) on Bridge Street is a trailblazer in Italian cooking. Run by passionate Italian twin brothers, the restaurant was recently awarded the 2022 Good Food Award – Gold Seal. Gem 42 is a small restaurant with a big personality serving excellent Italian food with a unique twist. Not only does the food tantalise the tastebuds but the dining experience is also enriched with smells and sounds, creating art cuisine!

## Chef Jobs

- Executive Chef
- Chef De Partie
- Pizza Chef

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef. You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is arranged around that.

Neil Roach

## Food Festivals in Newport

Newport as a foodie hotspot is creating a well-earned name for itself on the UK’s gastronomical map. It is a great combination of tradition and diversity and, at its best, it is Welsh cooking blended with Italian and Middle Eastern influences thanks to immigrants who landed on these shores in the 18th & 19th century.

### The Newport Food Festival

The Newport Food Festival has become a staple of the Welsh calendar. Each October the city centre streets become a hive of activity and a plethora of tasty treats are on display from local producers. There are also popular chef demonstrations taking place where talented local chefs display their culinary wares, and local breweries and distilleries show off their craft.

## How The Chef Tree Helps Newport

Due to its reputation for top-quality local products and renowned restaurants, Newport is a popular destination for many chefs seeking experience in the Welsh catering and hospitality industry.

The Chef Tree has over a decade of experience in placing great chefs in various catering venues, into small and large kitchen teams in Wales, Newport and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our reputation for courtesy, excellence and efficiency and we have earnt a reputation for being the trusted chef agency of the South West. Our chefs are always presentable, friendly and timely, and they have vast catering experience to confidently join any kitchen environment serving home-cooked food or creating fine dining dishes.

The Chef Tree approaches each venue with the same teamwork, discipline and dedication whether the job requires a head chef, a senior sous chef, kitchen manager or kitchen assistant ensuring that customers are always satisfied. We encourage staff to take up basic training in kitchen leadership team roles, basic kitchen duties and food safety, ensuring that our chefs are always prepared.

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## Is Newport famous for any food or drink?

Newport has proudly embraced the slow food, local ingredients and quality Welsh produce ethos. The region has made a name for itself with its fantastic range of top quality, fresh, local produce, seafood and meat that is available on the doorstep.

Old favourites and traditional Welsh dishes are often given a modern twist such as Cwrw Pentref beer battered cod, using local ale, and Welsh leek and asparagus tartlets made with one of the many local award-winning cheeses.

Tiny Rebel Brewing Company (NP10 9FQ) is an award-winning brewery from Newport, making a big splash in the drinks industry. It is the only Welsh brewery so far to win Champion Beer of Britain and to scoop gold, silver and bronze in the Champion of Wales competition in their first year. Their beers are super tasty and their flavours interesting and unique.

What our Chefs say!

I like working for The Chef Tree because of the freedom and the flexibility

Eva Kam

You get to go to different venues, you’re not stuck in the same job endlessly, not boring. You don’t have to go back when you don’t like somewhere and there is a variety of jobs.

James Avery

Working for The Chef Tree is completely different from being a full-time chef
You choose the hours you want to do, fill in your portal, and everything is
arranged around that

Neil Roach

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Dont just take our word for it, This is what our chefs say about working for the chef tree
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