Full-Time | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Immediate Start Available
The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen is one of Swansea’s busiest and most vibrant coastal dining venues. We are now seeking an experienced and inspirational Head Chef to lead our kitchen team through a fast paced service and continue delivering the exceptional food we are known for.
We’re looking for someone who can thrive in a high-volume kitchen and has proven experience leading a busy kitchen. You will be calm under pressure, organised, and committed to maintaining the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
At The Secret, we promise you’ll never have experienced a kitchen quite like ours. It’s electric, fast paced, and bursting with energy. We’re looking for a Head Chef who thrives in the heat, someone who can lead with calm, confidence, and creativity no matter how busy it gets. Therefore, proven Head Chef experience is essential!
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to manage and motivate a diverse kitchen team
* Excellent stock control and cost management skills
* A positive attitude, passion for food, and a hands-on approach
* Experience designing menus, costing dishes, and ensuring GP targets are met
* Proven ability to maintain hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
Role Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations at an extremely busy venue
* Champion food quality, presentation, and consistency across all services
* Manage stock levels, ordering, and waste control with strong financial awareness
* Lead, train, and support the kitchen team to foster a positive working culture
* Collaborate with management on menu development and seasonal specials
* Ensure all food safety, hygiene and H&S standards are maintained
What We Offer
* Be part of an ever growing and evolving hospitality group
* Free meals on shift
* 25% discount for meals across our venues when not on shift
* Work alongside our executive chef to create new menus
* Free gym membership
* Discounts at gyms/hairdressers/other local restaurants
If you are a driven, experienced Head Chef who thrives in a bustling kitchen we would love to hear from you.