Head Chef

Posted 4 days 11 hours ago by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Permanent
Full Time
Hospitality & Tourism Jobs
South Glamorgan, United Kingdom
Job Description

We are seeking an inspiring Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Lisvane and Llanishen's wonderful location.

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

What you'll be responsible for
  • Take the reins of a buzzing, seasonal kitchen and bring your food to life with every dish
  • Create vibrant, flavour-packed menus using fresh, local ingredients (and a bit of your own flair)
  • Get creative with the food offer-spot trends, try new ideas, and keep things exciting
  • Lead a passionate kitchen team, inspiring great energy, teamwork and pride in every plate
  • Support and develop your team-sharing skills, ideas and your love of great food
  • Keep standards sky-high when it comes to food safety, hygiene and presentation
  • Balance creativity with smart cost control, stock management and low waste
  • Build strong relationships with suppliers to source the very best seasonal produce
  • Play a key role in events-helping deliver standout food experiences that guests remember
  • Be hands on, visible and energetic in the kitchen-setting the tone and leading from the front
Who you'll work with
  • Head of Visitor Attraction Operations
  • Head of Visitor Attraction Strategy
  • Marketing and Communications
  • Health & Safety
  • HR & Finance team
  • Facilities management team
  • Any DCWW group using the VC as a meeting venue
  • Local community & visitors
  • Volunteers and volunteer groups
  • Welsh Government, Local Authorities and other regulatory bodies
  • Visit Wales, regional tourism networks and businesses
  • NRW, conservation groups, angling clubs & RSPB
  • Contractors
  • Media
About you

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

  • Demonstrable experience in Catering / Cafe operations using fresh locally sourced produce
  • Excellent customer service skills, from a customer focused background with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Commercial awareness working with budgets, P&Ls, GP, menu costings, till reconciliation and cash handling
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with food hygiene licensing law, Premises licence, PMR, PRL, EHO, trading standards
  • Proven track record of managing, developing and maintaining a team to meet customer and business needs
  • Demonstrable experience in event catering
  • Proven track record of growing income across a food and beverage operation
  • Demonstrable experience of food service & food production in an establishment to a set standard, exceeding expectations and customer perception
Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Good to know

  • A satisfactory DBS check will be required prior to start date for all successful applicants.
Benefits
  • Annual pay review
  • Staff discounts at our visitor attractions
  • Full training given and uniform provided
  • Beautiful working location
  • Flexible working hours