Head Chef (Full-Time, Year-Round)
The Black Lion Royal Hotel, Lampeter, Wales SA48 7BG
We're the Black Lion Royal Hotel — open all year, rain or… more rain. Our kitchen's lively, our guests are hungry, and we're hunting a Head Chef who can lead with swagger, plate with precision, and keep the wheels (and the pass) turning. You'll work directly with the Management Team — decisions are quick, ideas are welcome, and nonsense is kept to a minimum.
You, in a nutshell
* Proven Head Chef (or a Senior Sous who's genuinely ready to step up—no paper tigers).
* A leader who backs their team, sets standards, and delegates like a grown-up.
* Stock control ninja: counts in, counts out, no mysterious vanishings in the walk-in.
* Portion control pro: you can eyeball it from ten paces—but you still weigh it.
* Costing control is second nature; you protect GP like it's your granny.
* Menu development that's seasonal, smart, and crowd-pleasing (no 17-item garnish forests).
* Communicates clearly — calm on the pass, crisp in the diary, kind with feedback.
* Food waste? Not on your watch. You repurpose like a culinary MacGyver.
What you'll actually do
* Lead the kitchen day-to-day and keep service sharp (tickets down, standards up).
* Own ordering, suppliers, and stock — FIFO like you mean it.
* Hit portion & cost targets without hitting the joy out of cooking.
* Build seasonal menus that sell and scale.
* Keep food safety & hygiene pristine (5* behaviour, not 4.5 "nearly").
* Partner with Gena to grow the brand, the menu, and the reputation.
What's in it for you
* Full-time, year-round stability.
* £38,000 per year.
* A voice at the table, not just a name on the rota.
* A team that wants to win—and eat well doing it.
How to apply
Send your CV to Use the subject line: Head Chef Application – [Your Name]
Short, sweet, and to the point—just like a perfectly reduced sauce.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Lampeter SA48 7BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Kitchen management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person