Head Chef Daffodil, Cardiff Fresh Food Welsh Produce Weekly Specials Cardiff City Centre
Daffodil is one of Cardiffs leading gastro pubs, known for cooking everything fresh, celebrating Welsh produce, and serving some of the citys best roasts. Were now looking for a driven, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen and help take the venue to the next level.
About the Role Were looking for a chef who can balance creativity with consistency someone who loves seasonal cooking, can manage a busy fresh-food kitchen, and enjoys developing a team. Youll have the freedom to shape weekly specials, influence menu development, and work with quality local suppliers.
What Youll Be Doing Leading a fresh-food kitchen with high standards and a positive culture
Delivering consistent quality across lunch, dinner, and Sunday service
Creating weekly specials and contributing to seasonal menu changes
Managing GP, ordering, stock, and kitchen systems
Training, motivating, and developing the team
Ensuring food safety, compliance, and smooth day-to-day operations
What Were Looking For Proven experience as a Head Chef or a Senior Sous ready to step up
Strong understanding of fresh, seasonal cooking
Confident with GP, ordering, and kitchen management
Calm, organised, and able to lead from the front
Passion for Welsh produce and modern pub food
Someone who wants to grow the business, not just maintain it
What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience
Creative input into menus and specials
Supportive, forward-thinking company
Opportunity to shape a well-loved Cardiff venue
A kitchen where fresh food and standards genuinely matter
50% off in any of our 9 venues
If youre a chef who cares about quality, enjoys leading a team, and wants to be part of a venue with a strong identity and loyal following, wed love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV and a short note about why youre the right fit.
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