Lead On-Board Chef: Menu Design & Elite Dining

TfW Business Daily Group; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transport for Wales is seeking a Premier Chef to work independently or as part of a team, delivering day-to-day onboard catering to provide an exceptionally high standard of at-seat and buffet food for passengers.

You will plan and execute menus, design dining options, manage stock and purchases, report equipment defects, and maintain food safety and allergen controls to ensure a premium service across TfW's routes.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 chef qualification or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a chef role or catering environment.
• Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Delivery a high-quality dining experience by planning and executing menus for the Premier Service to ensure that an exceptionally high level of quality and care is given and maintained on a day to day basis.
• Offer customers a wide range of dining menu choices by designing and creating menus, accurately accounting for all stock and purchases, as well as reporting any defects with cooking equipment to provide a consistent and high-quality service offering.
• Maintain professional working relationships with external stakeholders, suppliers, management and staff including the other chefs and customer hosts by regularly liaising to incorporate ideas and best practices.
• Be accountable for food Health and Safety by monitoring use by dates, following food storage procedures and considering allergies requirements of customers to ensure TfW is maintaining passenger safety.

Skills

Level 2 Chef Qualification

Catering Experience

Education

Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Transport for Wales is seeking a Premier Chef to work independently or as part of a team, delivering day-to-day onboard catering to provide an exceptionally high standard of at-seat and buffet food for passengers.

You will plan and execute menus, design dining options, manage stock and purchases, report equipment defects, and maintain food safety and allergen controls to ensure a premium service across TfW's routes.