Head Chef

Lounges; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a Head Chef to join their dynamic team in Cardiff. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment, leading a kitchen with high standards while preparing fresh, quality dishes. With ample opportunities for personal development and a range of staff benefits, this role is ideal for those looking to take their culinary career to the next level.

Benefits

Overtime pay for additional hours

Staff food on every shift

50% staff discount outside working hours

28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Staff party—Loungefest!

Competitions and incentives

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Access to Wagestream

Support from Licenced Trade Charity

Opportunities for personal development

Tips shared equally based on hours worked

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef.
• Strong chef skills with fresh ingredients.
• Ability to manage KPIs and kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification and maintain a clean kitchen.
• Lead a supportive team and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Report on kitchen metrics including GPs and food safety.

Skills

Food preparation

Cleaning

Knife skills

Hygiene

Team leadership

KPI management

Job description

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We love real cooking, and so do our customers. It's a no-brainer, yet many places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be part of that with us—using high-quality ingredients, customer-led, and fresh. We also value our team who run Lounges. The person leading these teams needs to be exceptional, and that could be you. Your standards will match ours, but your approach will be uniquely yours.

You'll do things your way, as part of a dedicated, supportive team. Working from our all-day menu, you'll prepare food that makes people's day. Your responsibilities include preparing dishes to specification, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen, and completing all prep and par for each shift. Your goal is to ensure every customer leaves happy, thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

• Overtime pay for hours worked over contracted hours
• Staff food on every shift
• 50% staff discount outside working hours from day one
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), pro-rata
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years of service
• The renowned staff party—Loungefest!
• Competitions and incentives, including all-expenses-paid trips with suppliers
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Opportunities for personal development and career growth in a fast-growing business
• Tips shared equally based on hours worked
• Christmas and Boxing Day off

What you'll bring

• Experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, seeking your first Head Chef role
• Experience working with fresh ingredients and demonstrating strong chef skills (food prep, cleaning, knife skills, hygiene)
• A proactive work ethic, leading from the front and contributing to high standards in a team environment
• Ability to manage through KPIs, making decisions on labour, stock, and food safety
• Experience reporting on metrics like GPs, labour, and food prep
• Proven success in training and recruiting kitchen teams, including apprentices and junior chefs

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