Head Chef

Bvsg Ev; Cemaes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private accommodation

Weekly pay

Invoiced direct

Coastal location

Immediate start

8-week contract

Job summary

North Wales Destination Pub in North Wales is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a fast-paced kitchen serving high-quality, fresh dishes all day. The role offers an immediate start with a minimum 8-week summer contract and private accommodation.

You will manage day-to-day kitchen operations, develop the team, and create exciting seasonal menus while ensuring top quality, hygiene, and cost efficiency. Weekly pay and self-employed invoicing are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef in a busy fresh food environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time management.
• Calm under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for seasonal seafood and fresh food specials.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• A strong focus on health and safety, consistently achieving and maintaining 5-star Scores on the Doors standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing day-to-day running of the kitchen.
• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team.
• Creating seasonal menus and seafood specials using fresh local produce.
• Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation.
• Managing stock, ordering, GP, and kitchen costs.
• Organising rotas and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during busy service.
• Working closely with the owners to continue driving the food offering forward.
• Ensuring food is served efficiently throughout all-day service.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety (HACCP)

Allergen management

Staff development

Menu planning

Stock control

High-volume kitchen

Job description

Head Chef

North Wales

Immediate Start

Private Accommodation Included

£25ph Invoice direct -weekly pay

Head Chef Required , North Wales– High-Volume Fresh Food Destination Pub

We're looking for an experienced, organised, and passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at one of North Wales' busiest fresh food destination pubs.

This is an immediate start with a minimum 8-week summer contract, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced chef looking for a rewarding seasonal role.

What's on Offer

• Immediate start

• Minimum 8-week summer contract

• Private accommodation provided

• Weekly pay

• Invoice direct (self-employed)

• Work alongside a great team of chefs and supportive business owners

• Stunning North Wales coastal location

The Venue

This is a thriving destination pub serving high-quality, fresh food all day. During peak season you'll be catering for busy tourists, holidaymakers, and day-trippers, producing over 300 covers per day in a fast-paced but well-organised kitchen.

The Role

As Head Chef, you'll lead from the front by:

• Managing the day-to-day running of the kitchen

• Leading, motivating, and developing the kitchen team

• Creating exciting seasonal menus and seafood specials using fresh local produce

• Maintaining consistently high food quality and presentation

• Managing stock, ordering, GP, and kitchen costs

• Organising rotas and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during busy service

• Working closely with the owners to continue driving the food offering forward

• Ensuring food is served efficiently throughout all-day service

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a busy fresh food environment

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Highly organised with excellent time management

• Calm under pressure in a high-volume kitchen

• Passion for creating seasonal seafood and fresh food specials

• Excellent knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and allergen management

• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene

• A strong focus on health and safety, consistently achieving and maintaining 5-star Scores on the Doors standards

If you're an experienced Head Chef who enjoys leading a busy kitchen, creating exciting fresh food, and delivering exceptional service in a stunning North Wales location, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type: Temporary