Head Chef - Cardiff

The Celtic Collection; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Cardiff is seeking a Head Chef. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in high-end culinary settings and be responsible for managing kitchen operations and leading a team. This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development training

Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays

Discounted leisure membership

Free GP virtual appointment service

24/7 wellbeing helpline

NEST pension scheme

Social Club

Staff appreciation events

Monthly and end-of-year awards

Responsibilities

• Assist in the day-to-day running of culinary operations regarding menus, recipes, staffing, and cleanliness.
• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and quality.
• Assist the Executive Chef in evaluating food product quality.
• Provide training and development opportunities for kitchen staff.
• Implement changes based on evaluations for continuous improvements.

Skills

AAA level 3 or equivalent

Full understanding of menu costing and menu planning

Full understanding of HACCP

12 years minimum at a 4 / 5 star Hotel and / or large reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette

Experience leading a team of 10+ kitchen staff

Food hygiene level 3, Craft Trainer or Train the Trainer

Job description

JOB TITLE – Head Chef

DEPARTMENT – Culinary

CONTRACT TYPE - Permanent

RATE OF PAY – Competitive salary, plus service charge, plus excellent company benefits

HOURS – 48 hours per week, 5 days out of 7

LOCATION – Cardiff - CF10 1DA

ID – REQ5777

OVERVIEW

Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Head Chef ‘Hospitality Heroes’ based at our Parkgate Hotel - just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’.

OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE

• AAA level 3 or equivalent


• A full understanding of menu costing and menu planning


• A full understanding of HACCP


• 12 years minimum at a 4 / 5 star Hotel and / or large reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette


• Experience leading a team of 10+ kitchen staff


• Food hygiene level 3, Craft Trainer or Train the Trainer

IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL

• Assist in the day-to-day running of the culinary operations in terms of menus, recipes, staffing, food cost, cleanliness, and HACCP


• Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability


• Assist the Executive Chef in evaluating food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained


• Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff


• Be responsible for taking the results of evaluations and implementing changes to ensure continuous innovations and improvements are made within the department

BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED

• Access to career development training from day one


• Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays


• Discounted leisure membership


• Free GP virtual appointment service


• 24 / 7 wellbeing helpline


• NEST pension scheme


• Social Club


• Staff appreciation events


• Monthly and end-of-year awards

GROW WITH US

I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN

I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS

I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment

I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role

I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED

I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY

RECRUITMENT INFO

In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.