Kitchen Team Leader & Chef de Partie: Lead a Busy Station

Village Hotels - Cardiff - Kitchen; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym membership

Hotel stays

Food & drink discount

Friends & family discount

Village discounts

Mental health support

Job summary

Village Hotels Cardiff is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader and CDP to drive a busy shift, running your own section flawlessly while supporting the wider brigade and ensuring every plate meets our strict standards. You will champion food safety, manage stock to par levels, minimise wastage, coach junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver on our menu with energy and pride.

If you bring energy, a positive attitude, and a passion for memorable guest experiences, we want to

Responsibilities

• The Kitchen Floor: Operating as a hands on Chef de Partie. You will run your own section flawlessly while controlling the wider flow of work, monitoring portion sizes, and jumping in to assist other chefs when the tickets pile up.
• The Standards: Driving an obsession with food safety and brand delivery. You will ensure deliveries are temperature checked, dishes are cooked to FRESH specifications, and strict HACCP and EHO directives are met without compromise.
• The Brigade: Supervising and coaching junior kitchen team members and Kitchen Porters. You will translate strategy into action, keeping the team safe around heavy equipment and fostering a culture where everyone is passionate about the menu.
• The Commercial Reality: Protecting the gross profit. You will manage stock to precise par levels, ensure minimal wastage, and keep all relevant paperwork completely up to date for the monthly stock take.

Job description

Village Hotels Cardiff is seeking a Kitchen Team Leader and CDP to drive a busy shift, running your own section flawlessly while supporting the wider brigade and ensuring every plate meets our strict standards. You will champion food safety, manage stock to par levels, minimise wastage, coach junior kitchen staff, and collaborate with the Head Chef to deliver on our menu with energy and pride.

If you bring energy, a positive attitude, and a passion for memorable guest experiences, we want to