Head Chef

Whitbread; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business in Swansea is seeking a Head Chef to manage kitchen operations at Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre. The role includes preparing and serving meals with a focus on quality and teamwork. Ideal candidates should have catering experience and a passion for food. Offering competitive pay of up to £14.41 per hour with permanent, structured hours.

Benefits

User-friendly training

60% off Premier Inn rooms

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on utility bills and travel

£40 restaurant voucher upon joining

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to lead and manage a kitchen team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to prepare, cook, and serve meals.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meets company standards.
• Maintain food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Catering experience

Passion for food

Team leadership

Job description

Join to apply for the Head Chef role at Whitbread

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Head Chef role at Whitbread

We're currently recruiting in our Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre. Working 35 hours per week, paying up to £14.41 per hour.

Head Chef – Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre

Come and be a Head Chef at Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre in Swansea. Take the next step in your managerial career by working closely with our Kitchen Manager in leading our kitchen team to prepare, cook and serve our mouth-watering meals. Immediate start, catering experience needed.

PAY RATE:

Up to £14.41 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE:

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS:

35 hours over 6 days per week – guaranteed hours to plan your week around

LOCATION:

Upper Fforest Way Morriston Swansea SA6 8WB

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support:We’ve got the user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that’ll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!
• Whitbread Benefits card:Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
• Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us
  
  

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Swansea Vale Brewers Fayre as a Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK’s leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 89094-4492

Advertised: 25 Jul 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Whitbread by 2x

Get notified about new Head Chef jobs in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.

Llanelli, Wales, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom 17 hours ago

Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom 18 hours ago

Porthcawl, Wales, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.