The Team - Pecks Restaurant

Lukasz Borkowski
Head Chef

Lukasz has dedicated several years to refining his culinary expertise with Pear Hospitality, following a tenure at a series of esteemed fine dining establishments.

His journey through various Pear Hospitality venues has seen him master the art of kitchen management and menu development. Now, as he embraces the role of Head Chef at Pecks, Lukasz is set to introduce his signature style and culinary creativity to the restaurant’s fine dining experience.

Lucy Podmore, Pastry Chef

Lucy has been part of the team for the past 7 years, from part-time to now full time Pastry Chef. Lucy studied at Manchester, Trafford College, completing all her qualifications in NVQ Pastry levels 2 and 3. Constantly striving for perfection, experimenting and trying new ways and methods in baking. Lucy has produced some of our most spectacular wedding cakes to date, being a finalist in the North West Chef of the Year competition and, also using her skills to help develop desserts at our sister company, The Wheatsheaf Hotel in Sandbach.

Dominic Bramwell-Rowe, Commis Chef

With Pecks success and support of apprenticeships, Dom is Pecks latest in the line of apprentices gaining valuable work experience and working towards his certifications in catering. Dominic has now graduated and has taken on the role of Pecks Commis Chef!

Ben Dolman, Restaurant Manager

Ben started at Pecks as a part time waiter, enjoying the trade so much he applied for the Pecks Front of House apprenticeship, successfully completing his NVQ level 2 food and beverage course with promotion to Management Trainee following completion of NVQ level 3 food and beverage supervision and Personal Licence Holder. Pecks being awarded a AA rosette for Food excellence, he received a personal mention having impressed the AA inspector with his service.

Now taking up the mantle of Restaurant Manager you will be assured of a warm Pecks welcome when you visit.