At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a talented kitchen team and create innovative menus using local produce.
- Company: Dulse Restaurant, a vibrant dining destination in Pembrokeshire.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and recognition.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a stylish restaurant while celebrating fresh, local seafood.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 33500 £ per year.
Lead the Kitchen at One of Pembrokeshire's Most Exciting Dining Destinations. We're looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead the team at Dulse, our vibrant waterfront restaurant at Milford Waterfront. Inspired by the Pembrokeshire coastline and the incredible produce on our doorstep, Dulse celebrates fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients and modern dishes with a strong sense of place. It's a relaxed yet stylish dining experience where quality, creativity and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to make their mark, lead a talented team and help shape the next chapter of a growing and ambitious restaurant.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading, coaching and inspiring the kitchen team
- Creating and developing menus that showcase seasonal and local produce
- Managing food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
- Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards
- Ensuring all food safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures are followed
- Recruiting, training and developing future culinary talent
- Driving innovation and continually looking for ways to enhance the guest experience
- Working closely with senior culinary and operational leaders to achieve business goals
What We're Looking For
- Professional culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 3, AAA Level 3 or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or similar leadership role
- Strong knowledge of menu planning, food costing and kitchen management
- A thorough understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
- Experience leading and developing high-performing kitchen teams
- Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification
- Experience within quality restaurants, hotels or rosette-standard operations
- A positive, hands-on leadership style and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences
Why Join Dulse?
At Dulse, you'll be part of a restaurant that's proud of its Pembrokeshire roots, passionate about great food and committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. As part of The Celtic Collection, you'll also enjoy:
- Career development and training opportunities from day one
- Discounts on hotel stays, restaurants and bars across the collection
- Discounted leisure club membership
- Free virtual GP appointments
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- NEST pension scheme
- Staff social events and recognition programmes
- Monthly and annual employee awards
- Opportunities to grow your career across our collection of hotels, resorts and hospitality businesses
Be Part of Something Special
We're proud to create an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed. If you're an ambitious chef looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in one of Wales' most beautiful coastal locations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of Dulse.
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