Head Chef

Turtle Bay; Swansea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team as a Head Chef in Swansea, where you'll lead culinary excellence and inspire your kitchen staff. This role is at the heart of creating unforgettable Caribbean dining experiences, ensuring every dish is infused with fiery jerk flavors. With a focus on leadership and training, you'll maximize kitchen performance while enjoying a fantastic work-life balance with a 4-day working week. Be part of a company that values its people and offers incredible perks, including management bonuses, team discounts, and opportunities for progression. If you have a passion for Caribbean cuisine and a flair for leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Twice-yearly incentive scheme for trips to the Caribbean

Management bonus scheme

4-day working week

Access to wages before payday

Uniform laundry service

Subsidized team food menu

Referral bonus scheme

Fast progression with training

Life insurance

70% discount at restaurants

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills with a passion for training and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen teams to deliver exceptional Caribbean dining experiences.
• Maximize kitchen performance and drive sales through effective management.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen Management

Culinary Skills

Training and Development

Education

Culinary Arts Diploma

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Head Chef – Swansea

We’re looking for a Head Chef to join our Turtle Bay Family in Swansea.

Our Head Chefs are amazing coaches and leaders and are at the heart of our kitchen teams. They bring the magic to our restaurants and ensure that everything’s in place to bring fiery jerk flavours to our restaurants and make Caribbean Good Times happen!

As a Head Chef, you’ll lead the way with development and training, maximize sales and your kitchen’s performance, and drive standards whilst working with amazing teams and creating the magic of the Caribbean for our guests!

Our Head Chef benefits…

• Twice-yearly incentive scheme to win trips to the Caribbean with our Caribbean Cup competition
• Management bonus scheme
• A 4-day working week! Improve your work-life balance with our industry-leading ‘4 Days at the Bay’ rota
• Access to wages before payday with Hasteepay
• Uniform laundry service – you won’t take your dirty washing home!
• Experience a taste of the Caribbean on every shift with our subsidized team food menu
• Turtle Talent referral bonus scheme – up to £1,000 bonus for successful referrals
• Fast progression with excellent training, regular opportunities and EAP support
• Life insurance
• Company-wide Socials and Events – think HUGE team parties!
• Enhanced maternity pay
• 24-hour employee helpline
• 70% discount at our restaurants for you and up to 6 friends
• Exclusive team discounts from hundreds of retailers
• Access to Help @ Hand App – remote GP service, mental health support, physiotherapy support
• Relocation payment opportunities
• Wellbeing Champions in each restaurant to support our teams
• Anniversary Bonuses

Caribbean Good Times

For us, food and drink are just two of our ingredients. We’re in the business of ‘Making People Happy!’ Simply put, Turtle Bay is driven to be the best place for a “Caribbean Good Time”.

The Caribbean is one of the most diverse places in the world and is filled with cultural celebration. At Turtle Bay, we embrace the culture of the Caribbean to deliver a magical experience for our guests, taking inspiration from the music, food, drink, and of course, those chilled-out vibes.

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