For the new head chef at a leading hotel in Llanberis, it is as if he’s stepped into a kitchen for the first time.

Pete Hazlehurst’s enthusiasm for the industry has not faltered since he started out as a commis chef 25 years ago.

His passion looks set to continue as he takes over the kitchens at The Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel, which recently underwent a £250,000 refurbishment.

The 42-year-old will oversee the 100-seat Victoria and Padarn restaurants as well as the seasonal conservatory dining area at the three-star hotel.

The father of 13-year-old Chloe and eight-year-old Britney, commutes from Tavin near Chester to the hotel, which sits on the edge of Snowdonia within 30 acres of gardens and woodland.

He said: “I love this profession as no two days are ever the same and it is not a nine to five job.

“There is an incredible buzz that I get working on a Saturday night when the restaurant is busy and the atmosphere is really buoyant and that has remained the same since I started out 25 years ago.

“The Legacy Royal Victoria is a wonderful hotel which has a lot of potential and that is being brought to the forefront with recent investments.”

Pete began his career as a commis chef in his native Wirral and he ran his own bakery called Crumbs before 3am early mornings took their toll and he returned to the hospitality trade.

He later worked at venues including The Legacy Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Wild Pheasant hotel in Llangollen.

Pete said he is looking forward to developing a modern continental menu at the hotel and praised the high level of produce available on the hotel’s doorstep.

He added: “There is a great team already at the hotel and we are looking to expand with roles available for commis and breakfast chefs and a chef de partie.”

For further information on the job opportunities contact The Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel on 0870 832 9903.

NOTES TO EDITORS

Legacy Hotels and Resorts currently operates and manages The Legacy Falcon Hotel in Stratford-upon-Avon, The Legacy Oaklands Country House Hotel in Grimsby, The Legacy Chesterfield Hotel in Chesterfield, The Legacy Rose and Crown Hotel in Salisbury, The Legacy Springfield Hotel in Gateshead, The Legacy Aston Court Hotel in Derby, The Legacy Royal Victoria Hotel in Llanberis, Snowdonia, The Legacy Botleigh Grange Hotel in Southampton and The Legacy Abbey Hotel near Chepstow.

Legacy Hotels and Resorts has six associate hotels, The Wild Pheasant, The Bryn Howel and The Chainbridge Hotels in Llangollen, The Diplomat Hotel in Llanelli, and The Normandy Hotel and The Erskine Bridge Hotel in Glasgow, and has an alliance partnership with the Hotel Cortijo Salinas in Southern Spain.

For more information about Legacy Hotels and Resorts log on to www.legacy-hotels.co.uk

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