JOB TITLE – Head Chef DEPARTMENT – Culinary CONTRACT TYPE - Permanent RATE OF PAY – Competitive salary, plus service charge, plus excellent company benefits HOURS – 48 hours per week, 5 days out of 7 LOCATION – Cardiff - CF10 1DA ID – REQ5777 OVERVIEW - Join the ‘Greatest Story in Hospitality’ by becoming one of our Head Chef ‘Hospitality Heroes’ based at our Parkgate Hotel - just one of the fantastic opportunities we offer from ‘Manor to Marina’. OUR IDEAL HERO WILL HAVE - AAA level 3 or equivalent A full understanding of menu costing and menu planning A full understanding of HACCP 12 years minimum at a 4/5 star Hotel and/or large reputable restaurant with at least 1 AA Rosette Experience leading a team of 10 kitchen staff Food hygiene level 3, Craft Trainer or Train the Trainer IMPLEMENTING OUR ‘YES, WE CAN’ PHILOSOPHY, YOU WILL - Assist in the day-to-day running of the culinary operations in terms of menus, recipes, staffing, food cost, cleanliness, and HACCP Ensure proper staffing for maximum productivity and high standards of quality; controls food and payroll costs to achieve maximum profitability Assist the Executive Chef in evaluating food products to assure that quality standards are consistently attained Provide training and professional development opportunities for all kitchen staff Be responsible for taking the results of evaluations and implementing changes to ensure continuous innovations and improvements are made within the department BE RECOGNISED AND REWARDED - As one of our ‘Hospitality Heroes’ you will receive a host of Company benefits such as - Access to career development training from day one Discounts on food & beverage and hotel stays Discounted leisure membership Free GP virtual appointment service 24/7 wellbeing helpline NEST pension scheme Social Club Staff appreciation events Monthly and end-of-year awards GROW WITH US - As a Celtic Collection employee, you will be able to say – I am equipped, trained, and supported to do THE BEST JOB I CAN I am PROUD to be part of The Celtic Collection and would RECOMMEND IT TO OTHERS I work in an INCLUSIVE, FRIENDLY, POSITIVE and CONSTRUCTIVE environment I am encouraged to LEARN, GROW and DEVELOP and to try new things in my role I am THANKED and RECOGNISED for the work I do, and my VIEWS and IDEAS ARE VALUED I am CRYSTAL CLEAR ABOUT OUR AMBITION, and I CAN CONTRIBUTE TO IT EVERY DAY RECRUITMENT INFO - In the event we receive a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close this campaign early. All applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required as part of the recruitment process, in line with current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. The Celtic Collection is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of age or background.