25 HOURS PART TIME KITCHEN MANAGER CROESO PUBS

Croesopubsltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-centric pub group in Cardiff is seeking a part-time Kitchen Manager. The role involves leading kitchen operations, ensuring high food quality and safety standards, and managing stock effectively. Ideal candidates have previous experience in a high-volume environment and strong organisational and communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly rate, performance-related rewards, and company benefits, with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Company benefits

Staff discounts

Development opportunities

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a chef or kitchen manager in a high-volume environment.
• Good working knowledge of food safety systems.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations to maintain high food quality.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Control stock and ordering to meet budgetary targets.

Skills

Team-leading skills

Organisational skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Cost-control awareness

Job description

About Croeso Pubs

Croeso Pubs operates a number of well‑loved community‑focused venues across Wales and the South West. We pride ourselves on delivering warm hospitality, great food and lively atmospheres that reflect the local neighbourhood. We are now recruiting for a part‑time Kitchen Manager to join one of our pub teams.

The Role

This is a 25 hours per week, part‑time position. You will lead the kitchen day‑to‑day, ensuring food quality, consistency and compliance with all food safety and hygiene standards. The role is hands‑on and operational: you will prepare and cook when required, manage stock and ordering.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across service periods, maintaining high standards of food quality and presentation
• Ensure full compliance with food safety (including HACCP), COSHH and health & safety requirements
• Control stock and ordering to minimise waste and meet budgetary targets
• Support service delivery during peak periods and contribute to local menu development and promotions

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a chef or kitchen manager in a high‑volume pub, restaurant or similar hospitality environment
• Good working knowledge of food safety systems and proven experience of maintaining standards
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage stock, ordering and rotas effectively
• Excellent communication and team‑leading skills; able to motivate and develop colleagues
• Commercial awareness with an eye for cost‑control and portion consistency
• A positive, professional approach and the ability to provide strong references

Why Join Us?

• Work for a local, community‑focused pub group where your contribution is valued
• Competitive hourly rate with the opportunity for performance‑related rewards
• Company benefits and staff discounts
• Supportive management and development opportunities within Croeso Pubs

How to Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit, please submit your CV and a short covering note outlining your relevant experience and availability. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.