Head Chef

Fulliant; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to elevate their culinary offerings at a charming hotel. This interim role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, crafting unforgettable food experiences for guests. Surrounded by breathtaking views, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the hotel's food offerings, with the potential for a permanent position. Join a friendly team that values professional development and creates a supportive work environment. If you're enthusiastic about hospitality and ready to make an impact, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Complimentary meals whilst on duty

Preferential accommodation rates

Free Parking

Qualifications relevant to your role

Clear training and development pathways

Work buddy to guide you

Discounted meals for up to four people

Reward scheme for elevated service experiences

Performance management framework

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating exceptional food experiences.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in delivering high-quality food experiences.
• Collaborate with the Food & Beverage Manager to enhance guest experiences.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Creativity in Food Preparation

Education

Culinary Qualifications

Job description

Food Type: Modern British using local produce

Start Date: April 2025

Head Chef – Interim (with a view to longer-term support across the group)

Elevate Your Hospitality Career with Us!

The Coed-y-Mwstwr Hotel, a charming Victorian mansion nestled on a serene, wooded hillside in Bridgend, is searching for a passionate Head Chef to join our team. Surrounded by breathtaking views of the Vale of Glamorgan and beyond, we offer more than just a job—we offer an opportunity to craft and deliver unforgettable food experiences for our guests.

About Us:

Here at Coed-y-Mwstwr, we are architects of memorable moments, welcoming guests with warmth, charm, and the gentle sounds of nature. As part of the Town & Country Collective, we’re committed to reshaping hospitality with innovative service and genuine Welsh warmth. From roaring fires and modern Welsh cuisine to afternoon teas with friends, our hotel is a home where guests can truly relax and enjoy the experience.

The Role

This role is vital to the success of our venue, where it is central to delivering an outstanding quality food experience for all our guests. This is a beautiful country venue where events and weddings are key to our business success. This role will lead our food offering and kitchen team, continually developing our offering and supporting our ambition of Coed-y-Mwstwr being a destination of choice for our customers. Although initially, this is an interim role, it is highly likely this will move into a more permanent role supporting our food and kitchen offering across the group.

Why Join Our Team?

A Friendly Team: You will join a supportive and professional team that cares about making work enjoyable and rewarding!

Development Opportunities: Whether you want to advance and develop your skills or seek further qualifications, we are here to help. We encourage professional development and are committed to supporting our colleagues’ growth.

Make an Impact: You will lead the venue in shaping the future of our food offering and creating exceptional food experiences.

We truly believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our guests, and we do this by offering the following benefits:

• Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
• Preferential accommodation rates.
• Free Parking
• Qualifications relevant to your role.
• Clear training and development pathways.
• Work buddy to guide you.
• Discounted meals for up to four people.
• Reward scheme for elevated service experiences.
• A performance management framework to help you achieve your goals and ambitions.

What does a Head Chef role look like:

Kitchen Maestro: You will be passionate and help us deliver and create exceptional food experiences by bringing new ideas to help us improve and work collaboratively with our Food & Beverage Manager to deliver an exceptional guest journey and experience.

Team Player: You will be a vital part of the team and contribute to the creation and execution of exceptional food for our guests. Teamwork plays an important role in our success and helps us achieve our goal of making everyday experiences special.

Leadership: You will support the general manager in leading the daily operations of our kitchen team. You will lead by example and inspire the team to deliver exceptional quality food, including events, restaurants, and room service.

What We Are Looking For:

Passion: You will naturally be enthusiastic about creating positive guest experiences and cherished moments.

Team Champion: You can work well within a passionate team and mentor and supervise the team.

Development: As Head Chef, you will desire to be your best and inspire the rest of the kitchen team to be their best. You continue to learn and encourage the same from your team.

Organisation: You will have strong organisational skills to manage and organise the kitchen.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in this role, we would love to talk to you, so please submit your CV to [e-mail] with a cover email, answering these 2 questions:

1. What could you bring to our team to elevate our food experiences?
2. Why choose us? What stood out for you?