Breakfast Chef de Partie

The Vale Resort; Pontyclun; On-site; GBP 28,739 - 35,126; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime payment

Gratuity payment

Free off-peak gym membership

Staff Discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group

Increased holiday entitlement with service

Long service awards

Employee of the year

Friends and Family discounted accommodation rate

Free laundered uniform

Free car parking

Company pension

Gym membership

Job summary

A luxury resort hotel in Wales is seeking a dedicated kitchen team member responsible for maintaining high food quality standards across multiple kitchens. The ideal candidate should have experience in food preparation, knowledge of food health and safety regulations, and be flexible to work early mornings. The role offers a full-time permanent contract with competitive salary and a variety of employee benefits including gym membership and discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing various food types including buffets, A La Carte, and banqueting.
• Previous work experience in a kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of HACCP and allergens controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest quality of food and standards are upheld.
• Running various kitchen sections across the resort.
• Flexibility to work 5 days a week with early morning shifts.

Skills

Food preparation skills

Understanding of Food Health & Safety

Experience in kitchen environment

Job description

The Role

Working as part of the kitchen team, you will be responsible for running various sections within multiple kitchens across the resort ensuring the highest quality of food and standards are upheld.

The role requires flexibility to work 5 days per week, early mornings for the breakfast shift.

Salary & Contract

Salary: £31,932.94

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Location: Vale Resort

The Rewards

• Overtime payment
• Gratuity payment
• Free off‑peak gym membership
• Staff Discount across the Leekes Retail & Leisure Group including discount on retail purchases, hotel accommodation and food & beverage.
• Increased holiday entitlement with service
• Long service awards
• Employee of the year
• Friends and Family discounted accommodation rate
• Free laundered uniform
• Free car parking

About You

• Demonstrated experience in preparing all types of food including buffets, afternoon teas, bar food, banqueting, and an A La Carte menu for an AA rosette restaurant.
• Previous experience of working within a kitchen environment.
• Understanding of Food Health & Safety, including HACCP and allergens controls within a food production environment.

Who We Are

The Vale Resort, part of the Leekes Group of Companies, has been operating since 1999 and is the official hotel and training venue for the Wales national rugby and football teams. The four‑star resort delivers five‑star service levels and comprises a 143‑bedroom hotel with five food outlets, two championship golf courses, and Wales' largest spa, health, and racquets club. Recent expansion now includes the newly developed Hensol Castle comprising 20 bedrooms and extensive wedding and conference business.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Gym membership

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person