At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a vibrant kitchen, create exciting menus, and inspire your team.
- Company: Join a dynamic venue in Lisvane and Llanishen with a passion for great food.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, staff discounts, flexible hours, and full training.
- Other info: Work in a beautiful location with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a buzzing kitchen and deliver unforgettable food experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in catering, excellent customer service, and team management skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
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
Head Chef in Cardiff employer: Dwr Cymru Welsh Water
Join us as a Head Chef at our stunning Lisvane and Llanishen location, where you'll lead a vibrant kitchen team in crafting exceptional dishes with fresh, local ingredients. We pride ourselves on a supportive work culture that fosters creativity and teamwork, offering flexible working hours, annual pay reviews, and staff discounts at our attractions. With ample opportunities for professional growth and development, this is the perfect place for culinary enthusiasts looking to make a meaningful impact in a beautiful setting.
