Head Chef - Cwmbran

Baxterstorey; Wales; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Wales seeks an experienced Head Chef for their new multi-outlet operation. The role involves leading kitchen operations, designing inspired menus, and managing a skilled team. Ideal candidates will be passionate about locally sourced food and have strong leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £35k and a supportive, inclusive work environment.

Benefits

28 days holiday per annum

3 volunteering days

Discounts via Perkbox

Free meals while at work

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Financially astute with kitchen budget management experience.
• Ability to lead, train, and inspire kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations across all food outlets.
• Design seasonal menus that reflect the farm's ethos.
• Manage stock control and supplier relationships.

Skills

Leadership and kitchen management

Hands-on chef with fast-paced environment experience

Menu costing and stock control

Strong strategic thinking

Job description

Greenmeadow Community Farm is preparing to open its gates in August 2025, and we're looking for a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead our brand-new, multi-outlet catering operation from the kitchen. As Head Chef, you'll play a central role in launching and leading the culinary vision for a vibrant, multi-outlet catering operation at one of the region's most exciting new destinations. Your responsibilities will include:

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen operations across all food outlets, including the Farmshop, Caf Restaurant, Barista Coffee Bar, Playbarn Caf, Concessions, and Events & Hospitality spaces
• Designing and delivering seasonal, locally inspired menus that reflect the farm's ethos and appeal to a wide range of visitors
• Recruiting, training, and managing a skilled kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, creativity, and collaboration
• Overseeing food preparation, presentation, and service to ensure consistent quality and customer satisfaction
• Managing stock control, supplier relationships, and procurement of fresh, local ingredients
• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations, allergen management, and hygiene standards (including HACCP)
• Supporting the wider farm team with catering for school visits, private functions, and seasonal events
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in food offerings, responding to visitor feedback and emerging trends
• Maintaining cost control and kitchen efficiency while upholding high standards of sustainability and waste reduction

Qualifications

• A talented and creative Head Chef with experience in multi‑outlet catering
• Strong leadership and kitchen management skills
• A passion for seasonal, locally sourced food
• A hands‑on chef who thrives in a fast‑paced, people‑first environment
• Someone excited to build and inspire a brand‑new kitchen team, Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high‑volume, quality‑focused kitchen
• Strong background in event and function catering, with the ability to deliver exceptional food under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and inspire kitchen teams, fostering a positive and productive working environment
• Financially astute, with experience in menu costing, stock control, and managing kitchen budgets
• Excellent coaching, delegation, and communication skills
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and calm under pressure
• Empathetic and solution‑focused, with a collaborative approach to team and stakeholder relationships
• Strong strategic thinking and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Flexibility to work 5 out of 7 days, including weekends and evenings as required

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don't meet all requirements, we'd like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio‑economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'. Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.

Compensation & Benefits

• 35k salary
• 28 days holiday per annum
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts via Perkbox (high street shops, holidays, cinema)
• Wellbeing hub & employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development opportunities and apprenticeships