Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Head Chef
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Job Requisition Number 8744
Work Type
Permanent (37 hours / week)
Job Function
Leisure and Hospitality
Salary Range
Up to £35,000 per annum
Base
Llanishen
Closing Date
23:59 on 30th June 2026
What you’ll be responsible for
At Lisvane and Llanishen’s stunning setting, we’re looking for an inspiring Head Chef to take the lead on a thriving, high-profile food offer. This is a hands-on role for a confident, creative chef who leads from the front—bringing energy to the kitchen, setting high standards, and building a motivated team that delivers exceptional food every day. You’ll shape menus, drive quality and consistency, and play a key role in growing the business through fresh ideas, great experiences, and a real passion for food. If you love leading people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make your mark, this is your chance to be part of something special.
- Take the reins of a buzzing, seasonal kitchen and bring your food to life with every dish
- Create vibrant, flavour-packed menus using fresh, local ingredients (and a bit of your own flair)
- Get creative with the food offer—spot trends, try new ideas, and keep things exciting
- Lead a passionate kitchen team, inspiring great energy, teamwork and pride in every plate
- Support and develop your team—sharing skills, ideas and your love of great food
- Keep standards sky-high when it comes to food safety, hygiene and presentation
- Balance creativity with smart cost control, stock management and low waste
- Build strong relationships with suppliers to source the very best seasonal produce
- Play a key role in events—helping deliver standout food experiences that guests remember
- Be hands-on, visible and energetic in the kitchen—setting the tone and leading from the front
Who you’ll work with
Internal
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- Head of Visitor Attraction Operations
- Head of Visitor Attraction Strategy
- Marketing and Communications
- H&S
- HR & finance team
- Facilities management team
- Any DCWW group using the VC as a meeting venue
External
- Local community & visitors
- Volunteers and volunteer groups
- Welsh Government, LAs, and other regulatory bodies
- Visit Wales, regional tourism networks and businesses
- NRW, conservation groups, angling clubs & RSPB
- Event organisers
- Contractors
- Media
About You
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Demonstrable experience in Catering / Cafe operations using fresh locally sourced produce
- Practical Health & Safety experience in a retail or Café environment
- Excellent customer service skills, from a customer focused background with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Commercial awareness working with budgets, P&Ls GP, menu costings, till reconciliation cash handling
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements associated with food hygiene licensing law, Premises licence, PMR, PRL, EHO, trading standards
- Proven track record of managing developing and maintaining a team to meet customer and business needs
- Demonstrable experience in event catering
- Proven track record of growing income across a food and beverage operation
- Demonstrable experience of food service & food production in an establishment to a set standard, exceeding expectations and customer perception
- Prior people management / line management experience
Desirable Knowledge, Skills And Experience
- Professional qualification in related discipline NVQ 3, HCIMA, BII, TMI, current Food Hygiene certification
Good to know
- A satisfactory DBS check will be required prior to start date for all successful applicants.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact: James.Griffith@dwrcymru.com and enter the job ID in the subject title line.
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Benefits
We have great benefits, including:
- Annual pay review
- Staff Discounts at our visitor attractions
- Full training given and uniform provided
- Beautiful working location
- Flexible working hours
Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.
Please note, we may close this role sooner if required. We may also extend the original closing date depending on interest.
Due to the nature of the industry, we require satisfactory references, post offer medical clearance, and a criminal records Basic Disclosure check on all new employees joining the business. For some roles there may be additional checks and security clearance required, and this offer is subject all checks being satisfied. You will receive further information on how to complete these checks via email once you have accepted this offer.
Who we are
Our Visitor Attraction site at Lisvane and Llanishen opened in 2023, in the North of Cardiff, and is open all year round! This is an exciting opportunity for anyone wishing to join Welsh Water. The site boasts, a state-of-the-art Visitor Attraction building with 150 cover restaurant, balcony with views over both reservoirs, group and cubicle changing rooms, both land and water-based activities, education learning space, bird hides & islands, meeting rooms and a Grab & Go.
…Come and join our team and work in this green / blue oasis less than 5 miles from Cardiff city centre. Want to see more? Take a look at here
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
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