Do you love creating healthy, delicious, and sustainable meals?
Join us at Field Studies Council Dale Fort, where your skills help fuel an organisation that inspires people to connect with nature.
Why you’ll love working with us:
What you’ll be doing
As our Head Chef, you’ll lead our hospitality team to deliver memorable meals for up to 154 visitors.
This role combines hands-on cooking with team management. You’ll be creating nutritious, sustainable menus for diverse diets and allergens, including, but not limited to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, nut-free, and religious or cultural options.
Typical day:
We’re proud to have achieved the Soil Association; 'Food for Life' (Bronze) & 'Green Kitchen Standard' awards, recognising our commitment to healthy, sustainable meals.
Your weekly hours will vary across the year, with more during busy periods and fewer in quieter weeks.
Keen to know more? to learn more about a day in the life of a Chef at the Field Studies Council.
Further info regarding the full responsibilities can be found in the vacancy pack attached to the advert on our career's website.
Where you’ll be based
Dale Fort is a truly unique place to live and work. Perched on the cliffs of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, you'll be surrounded by breathtaking sea views, coastal wildlife and some of the UK's most spectacular shoreline. Whether you're walking the coast path, exploring nearby beaches or watching seabirds soar over the cliffs, nature is never far away.
Living and working at Dale Fort isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to combine your passion for food with an outdoor lifestyle in an inspiring coastal setting.
You'll join a friendly and supportive team, helping to create memorable experiences for visitors while enjoying everything this remarkable corner of Wales has to offer.
Who we’re looking for someone who has:
Ready to apply?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive, so apply early to avoid disappointment. We may close the role early if we have enough suitable applicants.
For questions about the role, call Tom Stamp on 01646 636205.
If you don’t meet every requirement listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply and tell us about the unique skills and experiences you can bring to the role. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.