Chef

Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discounted Accommodation

Career Development Pathways

Meals Provided on Duty

Free Car Parking

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Job summary

Millennium Hotels & Resorts New Zealand is seeking a Chef for the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd. This role requires a passionate individual with strong food preparation skills and the ability to lead a kitchen section effectively. You will contribute to the successful operation of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality dishes are consistently produced.

We offer flexible working patterns, a comprehensive benefits package including employee discounts, health plans, and training opportunities. Join us and contribute to a passionate team committed to culinary excellence!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience as a chef preferred.
• Understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and lead food service, ensuring high-quality dishes.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Support teamwork and communication with other departments.

Skills

Food preparation

Team leadership

Health and Food Safety knowledge

Multi-tasking

Job description

Pay:

Up to £13.56 per hour

Job Description:

Are you passionate about food and able to multi‑task your way through a shift..? As part of our kitchen team you will need to be a confident chef capable of running your own section in the kitchen whilst simultaneously supporting the team members. Always ready to ‘hit the ground running’ whilst enjoying the fast pace of the kitchen, consistently producing top quality dishes under pressure. We are happy to develop and train any capable and willing Head Chefs of the future! In return we ask for your full concentration and commitment to delivering high quality products to our guests at all times.

We are open to discussing flexible working patterns for this role, hours and days!

Responsibilities:

• Having a flair and passion for food, leading by example to all junior chefs in all elements of food preparation and service
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in all government Health and Food Safety legislation including HACCP, ensuring all necessary checks are completed throughout the kitchen (both quality and safety checks)
• Displaying the right temperament to successfully run service in the absence of Senior Chefs, promoting teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments
• Ensuring our dishes are always at their best & to the standards as agreed with the team but in line with brand expectations, preparing “Dish Recipe Cards” and ensuring all Allergen information is readily available
• Making sure food items are secure and stored safely - keeping stocks replenished to minimise waste and ensuring that all kitchen equipment and environment are hygienic and working properly

About the Hotel

Nestled on the peaceful banks of its own ornamental lake, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions. Guests can choose from Standard, Club or Suite accommodation, the majority of which offer picturesque views over the lake.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests.

For you

We offer a benefits package including:

• Life Assurance
• Cash Health Plan cover option available
• Career development pathways and regular salary reviews
• Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!
• Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities
• Meals Provided on Duty
• Free car parking
• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (preferred)

Working Hours: Full Time, Part Time, hours can be discussed and negotiated

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

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