CareerPlan

Head Chef

Cardiff, Wales, gbFull-time2026-10-05 → 2026-10-22

Core

Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food and memorable dining experiences for guests in a fast-paced city centre hotel.

Role type

Head Chef

Builds

Seasonal menus and daily food service for hotel guests

Domain

Hospitality / Commercial Kitchen

Required skills

Commercial kitchen leadership, menu development, food safety compliance, team coaching, supplier relationship management, operational monitoring

Preferred skills

Creative culinary innovation, hands-on approach, flexibility for evening/weekend shifts

Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations ensuring quality and consistency, support menu development and culinary innovation, inspire and develop chefs and colleagues, ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards, monitor food preparation and service standards, collaborate with senior leadership to enhance guest experience, maintain supplier relationships and support procurement practices