Line Chef/ Grill Chef

Fresh Food Welsh Produce Weekly Specials Cardiff's No.1 Sunday Roast

Daffodil is one of Cardiff's most popular restaurants and gastro pubs - established five years ago and now known city-wide for fresh cooking, local Welsh suppliers, and the number one Sunday roast in Cardiff. We're now looking for a skilled, motivated Line Chef/CDP to join our kitchen team as we continue to grow.

We're a fresh-food venue through and through, so we're looking for a chef with strong experience in busy, quality-led kitchens. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on daily service, weekly specials, and seasonal menu development. This is a role for a chef who wants to cook, learn, and progress.

Microwave technicians need not apply.

• Running your section confidently during busy services
• Delivering top-quality Sunday roasts every week
• Helping deliver our brunch and daytime menu (breakfast & sandwiches until 3pm)
• Driving consistency and quality across the a la carte menu from 3pm onwards
• Assisting with weekly specials showcasing creativity and Welsh produce
• Following prep systems, stock rotation and maintaining kitchen organisation
• Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture
• Taking pride in fresh cooking and high standards every day

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a fresh-food venue
• Proven experience as a Line Chef/CDP
• Strong understanding of seasonal cooking and local sourcing
• Creative flair with the ability to deliver consistent quality
• A calm, organised chef who works clean and leads by example
• Passion for developing skills and progressing within a strong kitchen team
• Someone who wants to grow with the business

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Real input into specials and seasonal dishes
• A respected, high-performance venue with a strong identity
• Supportive ownership and a clear progression pathway toward Senior CDP and Sous Chef

If you're a chef who cares about fresh food, Welsh produce, and being part of an ambitious kitchen team, we'd love to hear from you.

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Store discount