Chef De Partie

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

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The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our culinary team at our hotel.

As a Chef de Partie, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a specific section of the kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation and presentation are consistently met. You will be passionate about cooking and have the ability to work effectively under pressure.

You should have a proven track record of working in a similar role and be confident in managing and training junior members of the team. You should also have a good understanding of kitchen health and safety regulations and be committed to maintaining these standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and cooking high-quality dishes in a timely and efficient manner
• Managing and training junior members of the kitchen team
• Maintaining a clean and hygienic work environment
• Ensuring that all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Adhering to health and safety regulations at all times

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Chef de Partie or in a similar role
• A strong passion for food and cooking
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety regulations

If you are a talented Chef de Partie looking for a new challenge and are committed to delivering exceptional culinary experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Hotel

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city, the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is ideally situated next to Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium. With 157 beautifully designed bedrooms, the hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay for both business and leisure travelers.

Our Academy conference center boasts 12 modern and fully equipped meeting rooms, providing the perfect venue for corporate events and conferences. The hotel's dining options include a main restaurant, bar, and lobby lounge offering Starbucks coffee, serving up delicious dishes and refreshing beverages for guests to enjoy throughout the day.

Our health and fitness club is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor pool, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge during their stay.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

voco St David's Cardiff have a fantastic opportunity for a Receptionist to join our Cardiff Bay 5-star hotel on a Full-Time contract!

You will earn £12.00 per hour, which is equal to £24,960.00 salary.

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Set on Cardiff Bay's waterfront, voco St David's Cardiff makes a bold statement, with its glass-fronted façade, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and coastal setting.

The Tir a Môr at voco St David’s Cardiff is our eclectic restaurant and bar. Our bold flavours draw inspiration from world food cultures and blend perfectly with the best seasonal produce Wales has to offer.

The Spa, located in the hotel, offers just the place to unwind and has been voted one of the best spas in the UK. voco St David's Cardiff is a wonderful setting for meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations alike.

Check out our Instagram page to have a look at voco St.David’s!

As a receptionist you will play a vital part in delivering a superior guest experience, from Checking Guests in to assisting with guest luggage- every day is different! We take pride in the fact that we are experts in what we do and love to demonstrate this expertise to our guests with a sense of flair.

To succeed as a Receptionist, you will need:

• To be passionate about delivering great service and be guest focused
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in Receptionist, Guest Relations, Concierge
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• Experience using Opera PMS is a huge advantage
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Our Receptionists enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• The voco St. David’s Colleague experience stay – a 1-night complimentary stay, with two course dinner & breakfast, at the hotel following a successful probation period
• No zero-hour contracts! Our contracts come with GUARRANTEED hours
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who wants to join a company which favours laid-back but attentive connections with a focus on the environment, apply today to join our team as a Receptionist!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Assistant Chef?

£20,382.00 per annum

30 hours per week

Llys Enfys Extra Care Scheme, CF14 5FR

What are you doughing here? Thyme for a new job? Penne for your thoughts. This may sound bananas, but we find you a-peeling! Enough of the puns, lets taco 'bout the role.

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The opportunity:

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As an Assistant Chef, you'll provide delicious and nutritious meals for our tenants. You'll be sourcing fresh food, working to a budget, supporting to lead the team alongside the Chef Manager and adding some flavour to our tenants' lives! Mealtimes are important, so we are looking for someone who can create exciting menus and recipes; after all, some of the happiest memories are made around the table. Some of our tenants may have cultural or dietary requirements, we are looking for someone who can consider their needs, likes and dislikes to ensure that they look forward to and enjoy their mealtimes.

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What we need from you:

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- Communication skills - you'll be working closely with the Chef and Service managers, a team of food service assistants and our tenants; they love to chat, so we need you to be approachable and friendly too.

- You'll need some qualifications for this role, these includes NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation/ Catering and Food Hygiene Level 2. We offer lots of training and support, we even have a training team who are dedicated to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed.

- Organisational skills - you will be chopping, dicing, slicing, mixing and marinating but you will also need to keep on top of the paperwork. You'll support with menu plans, stock control, complete HACCP documents, adhere to Food Hygiene regulations and work to the budget, so we need someone who can cross the T's and dot the I's, as well as serving up delicious pies.

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What we will offer in return:

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- Free Uniform,

- Free DBS Check

- Excellent work life balance

- Wellbeing support

- Dedicated learning and development team

- 5.6 weeks annual leave each year (pro rata)

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What's it like to work at Linc?

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Linc are passionate, ambitious and respectful. We take pride in everything we do; we are creating a happier, healthier Wales.

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We are creating an environment for people to flourish; we offer training, support, and career opportunities.

We offer great work life balance, competitive salaries, excellent benefits, wellbeing support and much more!

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so in one word - working at Linc is rewarding.

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What's next?

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The advert will close at 23:45 on 8th September 2024. We reserve the right to close the advert before this date once we are in receipt of sufficient applications.

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Before you go…

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In trying to make our workforce more diverse, we adopt a Positive Action Rule to people from ethnic minority groups. This means that if you meet the selection criteria in the job advert and are from an ethnic minority community, you will be offered an interview, if you give consent for this rule to be applied to your application.

SSP UK




Bar Team Member at Y Castell, Cardiff Airport
Pay Rate: £11.86 per hour + as a little incentive, you will earn an extra £1.20 per hour for every hour worked between midnight and 6am, bringing your rate of pay to £13.06 per hour.
Shift Pattern: Scheduled between 2 AM and 10 PM, including weekends.


- Successful candidates will be required to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check in line with Airport Security Regulations.
- Due to some responsibilities within the Bar Team Member role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts and will be required to handle and serve alcohol.

If you're passionate about food and travel, you've come to the right place. We are the Global food travel experts, and we have something delicious for everyone. Whether you're flying, taking a train, or just passing by, we have the best food and drink options for you.
We work with more than 500 brands, from our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local and Beer House, to well-known franchises like M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club & BrewDog.
Join our dynamic team as a valued Bar Team Member, where every day brings exciting challenges in a fast-paced environment. Be the face of exceptional customer service, where your passion for excellence meets our commitment to exceeding expectations. Embrace innovation and teamwork while making a real difference!





WHY JOIN SSP AS BAR TEAM MEMBER?
At SSP, we don't just offer jobs;
We provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

- Free Meal and Parking while on shifts.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy up to a 50% discount on various SSP brands and franchises across the UK.
- Friends and Family: 20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. T&C apply.
- Continuous Growth: Access award-winning training, apprenticeships and development programs to enhance your skills and advance your career, Duty Manager Development Programme.
- Help@Hand App: from shopping discounts , GP appointments, 24/7 helpline to financial and wellbeing support for you and your loved ones.
- Health and Wellbeing Support: Retail Trust, flexible working, comprehensive family-friendly leave.
- Culture: We value diversity and inclusion at SSP, and we have a variety of networks to support you, such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity and Disability and many more.
- Activities: Barista Competition, Millie’s Cookies Ice off Challenge, Superstars Recognition.
- Financial Support: Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates and more


AS A BAR TEAM MEMBER YOU’LL:

- Engage with customers and provide an outstanding customer experience.
- Ensure a clean, safe and welcoming environment.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Bring the SSP values to life.


Feel like you could belong at SSP? Apply now and start the best part of your journey as a Bar Team Member!
SSP are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals from a variety of backgrounds, skills and perspectives.



Free meal on shifts
Free parking
Up to 50% off across SSP brands in UK & Ireland
Fixed-term contract with possibility to extend

No CV to hand? No problem! We've made our application process mobile friendly and removed the need for a CV. Our form takes 2 minutes to complete and tells us all we need about you!

As Restaurant Host at Browns Brasserie & Bar - Cardiff, you will be the friendly face our guests remember. You'll inject your personality every moment you’re with our guests, so that they love to come back time and time again.

Join us at Browns Brasserie and Bar, serving up classically British food and service. From leisurely brunches to celebrations, afternoons teas to romantic dates, you’ll be at the centre of the action. If you put the ‘Class’ into classic, we want to hear from you.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts - to fit around you.
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we’ve got you covered.
• 20% discount off all of our brands for friends and family.
• Wagestream – a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Never a dull moment – fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Team Socials – work hard, play hard!

On top of this, as part of Mitchells & Butlers you will receive a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING? AS RESTAURANT HOST YOU'LL...

• Greet, serve and look after our guests so they go home happy.
• Help create a friendly atmosphere our guests will love.
• Learn our menu so you can make recommendations to our guests.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Senior Chef - £14.22 per hour
Shaw healthcare are delighted to announce that we are a Real Living Wage Employer as well as the UK’s largest employee owned healthcare company. In our recognition of your contribution to the care that our service users need, we are committed to making sure your salary is significantly more than the Government National Minimum Wage. Our employees are at the centre of everything we do……
Are you a Friendly, Compassionate and Caring person who is looking for a career where you feel valued and where you are rewarded for the work that you do? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Do you enjoy seeing people get the most out of every day and achieve what they want in life? This is what a Career in Shaw healthcare is all about. We look to provide as much flexible working as possible to secure your work/life balance.
Danybryn is a 31 bed service for adults with physical disabilities and is situated in Radyr, Cardiff. It is easily accessible being 5 miles from Cardiff, a 10 minute walk from Radyr train station and a 5 minute drive off the A470
Shaw healthcare is looking for a Senior Chef to join the team at Danybryn. You will join a team that is fully committed to making a difference to the lives of those who we provide care for. Our aim is to deliver the highest standard of care to our service users and to provide the same standard of care that we would expect our own family members to receive. Danybryn has an excellent reputation as highly valued provider of care. The needs of our service users are at the centre of all we do every single day.
You will liaise with our Home Manager, Nutritional Therapist and staff to ensure high-quality fresh, home-cooked food is provided every day. You will also establish a rapport with our residents and their families in order to satisfy their dietary needs. You will be responsible for:

Preparing, cooking and serving meals for residents and others as required, in a timely manner.
Providing a varied diet, catering for the cultural preferences of those who use our services.
Catering for celebrations and other events in our Home.
Ordering supplies within the catering budget and company policy guidelines, using approved suppliers in the absence of the senior cook
Maintaining accurate catering records in accordance with HACCP.
Participating in inspections by Environmental Health and/or care regulators and Local Authorities.
Maintaining a high standard of hygiene within the kitchen by adhering to HACCP and COSHH guidelines.
Assisting in the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by ensuring adherence to Health & Safety and Welfare.
Ability to manage the Catering Team

We will provide you with full training. This includes our leadership programme which can support your development and opportunities for progression within Shaw. You will also enjoy access to a huge variety of benefits and services to support your physical and psychological well-being and throughout your career we will invest in you and you will enjoy additional support and benefits including:
Benefits

Excellent Career Opportunities
Care Qualifications
76% Employee Owned - our employees have received over £1850 each in tax free bonuses to date!
Refer a Friend bonus scheme (earn up to £1000 for each referral by you)
Paid annual leave 28 days per year (based on hours) inclusive of bank holidays
Company Sick Pay
Enhanced payrates for bank holidays
Free Uniform
Discounted Homemade Meals while on Shift
GP online - providing around the clock GP consultation via an interactive app
Pension scheme
Colleague discounts – Access to over 1600 high street discounts including carefully selected discount partners.
Holiday discounts
Outstanding recognition schemes such as Shaw Star Awards and Long Service Awards
Online benefits and cashback rewards
Our support to your Wellbeing includes free of charge access to an independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme. This gives Colleagues and their family access to 24/7 365 support for a whole range of issues including physical, mental and financial issues

Salary: £14.22 per hour
Working Hours: 37.5 - 5 shifts a week - including alternating weekends
shift times - 8am - 4pm
APPLY TODAY! Be one of the special people that make a difference!

voco St David's Cardiff have a fantastic opportunity for a Night Receptionist to join our Cardiff Bay 5-star hotel!

The shifts pattern is from 20:00 – 08:00, 4 days ON, 4 Days OFF.

You will earn £13.00 per hour, which is equal to £27,040.00 salary.

At voco, everyone’s a host and ready to provide our guests with the relaxed but attentive stay that they desire. We are reliably different, a trusted name offering an informal, non-pretentious stay that leaves our guests with a lasting impression. With a focus on our environment, you will be greeted by environmentally conscious innovations from start to finish.

Set on Cardiff Bay's waterfront, voco St David's Cardiff makes a bold statement, with its glass-fronted façade, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows, and coastal setting.

The Tir a Môr at voco St David’s Cardiff is our eclectic restaurant and bar. Our bold flavours draw inspiration from world food cultures and blend perfectly with the best seasonal produce Wales has to offer.

The Spa, located in the hotel, offers just the place to unwind and has been voted one of the best spas in the UK. voco St David's Cardiff is a wonderful setting for meetings, conferences, weddings, and celebrations alike.

Check out our Instagram page to have a look at voco St.David’s!

As a Night Receptionist, you will play a vital part in delivering a superior guest experience. We take pride in the fact that we are experts in what we do and love to demonstrate this expertise to our guests with a sense of flair.

To succeed as a Night Receptionist, you will need:

• To be passionate about delivering great service and be guest focused
• Part of the role is to serve alcohol to guests as required
• Minimum of 1 year experience in Receptionist, Guest Relations, Concierge
• Experience with handling guests queries and complaints
• Experience using Opera PMS is a huge advantage
• To be willing to learn new things and work as part of a wide hotel team

Our Night Receptionists enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities
• The voco St. David’s Colleague experience stay – a 1-night complimentary stay, with two course dinner & breakfast, at the hotel following a successful probation period
• No zero-hour contracts! Our contracts come with GUARRANTEED hours
• Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00
• Subsidised childcare support
• Meals whilst on duty
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• We provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance
• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world
• Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema
• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

If you are someone who wants to join a company which favours laid-back but attentive connections with a focus on the environment, apply today to join our team as a Night Receptionist!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

voco brand comes to life in hotels that you can count on but that are different enough to be fun. Unstuffy hotels, where people feel comfortable to relax, and just get on with relaxing. Hotels that are built on sustainability where we look after the planet with the same care as we look after our guests and colleagues.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

Food & Beverage Manager

Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre

Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Food and Beverage Manager to join our team and take charge of all food and beverage operations at our hotel. With a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, you will be responsible for managing the main restaurant, bar, and room service.

As the Food and Beverage Manager, you will be instrumental in driving revenue growth, managing the F&B budget with accurate forecasting, and overseeing the management of labor payroll.

You will be a natural leader with a talent for providing direction to a team of passionate and dedicated food and beverage experts. You will take ownership of their ongoing development, nurturing their skills and abilities to create a high-performing team.

At the heart of all our hotels is food and beverage, and as the Food and Beverage Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our guests have a truly exceptional dining experience. With your expertise and passion for the industry, you will help to establish our hotel as a premier destination for food and beverage in the local area.

If you are a driven and experienced Food and Beverage Manager with a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to join our team. We are dedicated to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding environment where they can develop their skills and grow their careers in the hospitality industry.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
• Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

You will have a passion for food and beverage, which goes without saying! They should have proven experience in a management role within the food and beverage industry and an authentic and enthusiastic approach. They should possess the ability to foster a positive culture within the team and have strong operational knowledge, commercial awareness, and experience in driving additional sales.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should be able to drive and motivate teams through periods of change and have the ability to recognize and develop future stars. They should also possess excellent numeracy and literacy skills, as well as strong organization and planning skills. Experience in budget management is essential.

Hotel

Nestled in the heart of the vibrant city, the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre is ideally situated next to Cardiff Castle and the Principality Stadium. With 157 beautifully designed bedrooms, the hotel offers a comfortable and convenient stay for both business and leisure travelers.

Our Academy conference center boasts 12 modern and fully equipped meeting rooms, providing the perfect venue for corporate events and conferences. The hotel's dining options include a main restaurant, bar, and lobby lounge offering Starbucks coffee, serving up delicious dishes and refreshing beverages for guests to enjoy throughout the day.

Our health and fitness club is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a gym, sauna, steam room, and a heated indoor pool, providing guests with the perfect opportunity to unwind and recharge during their stay.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

kitchen porter | full time

at wagamama, we’re an eating house for the soul. with over 160 uk restaurants and growing, our purpose is to nourish the world from bowl to soul. inspired by fast-paced, japanese ramen bars since 1992. a celebration of asian food brought wagamama to life

we’re looking for a kitchen porter to join us on our continuous journey of true nourishment

the role |

as a kitchen porter at wagamama you'll play an essential role in our kitchen team. you'll be responsible for keeping our kitchen clean, safe and organised, ensuring that our chefs have everything they need to deliver exceptional fresh food to our guests. you'll embody our people promise + values through how you show up at work, assisting with food preparation and dishwashing when required. working alongside a talented and diverse team not only will you gain key life skills at wagamama, you'll make great friends too, all whilst ensuring that our guests receive delicious food the wagamama way. so whether you’re looking to start a career in the kitchen or just looking for a wok inspired side hustle this could be the role for you

perks + quirks |

• £11.44 per hour + £21.30 average tips per week*

• £14 - £25 of free food allowance on every shift

• 50% discount at wagamama + 30% off all other trg brands with family and friends

• dry-cleaned chef whites provided every shift

• dedicated 4-week training programme

• internal progression opportunities | fully funded apprenticeship programmes to support your growth

• pension scheme + 28 days holiday

• kintsugi wellness | access to councillors, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym + leisure

• family friendly policy | any expectant person or anyone adopting a child will receive 26 weeks full pay + 13 weeks half pay

• financial wellbeing support | access to loans repaid through your salary for those ‘strapped for cash’ moments in life

what we look for |

we're looking for someone who is able to embody the wagamama way in all its forms. a great team player who can work well under pressure. you'll have good interpersonal skills, and be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. you don’t need experience to join us as a kitchen porter, we'll provide all the training you need

the wagamama way |

kaizen, meaning ‘good change’, is the philosophy that sits at the core of who we are. it shapes every dish we create and pushes us to find better ways in all we do. our food, how we think, how we work, it has to be fresh. committed to championing change in both our communities + the impact on the planet

three whole decades of acting different, we don’t conform, we celebrate difference. appreciating personality over perfection. welcoming everyone and their unique story to our benches. we promise to have your back. working together to build close bonds of trust + support. creating safe spaces where we can have real conversations with open hearts + open minds

all we ask is for you to dish up what makes you different 

be you, be wagamama

wagamama is proudly part of disability confident

*100% of tips go to our teams. average tips are based on back of house team level positions across all our uk restaurants between 2/5/22 + 29/5/22. actual tips by restaurant will vary. tips are left solely at our guests discretion and are not considered as wages by the company nor are they guaranteed in any way

Education & Lifelong Learning
Cardiff West Community High School
Post Title: Food Technician
Post Reference: ED50247770
Scale: Grade 3 SCP 3-6 (£22,737 - £23,893) Pro Rata
Hours: 35 Hours per week/39 weeks per year (term time only)
Contract: Permanent
Start: As soon as possible
Due to the rapid growth of the school an exciting opportunity has arisen at CWCHS as a Food Technician.
Cardiff West Community High School is a vibrant, diverse and inclusive community school in the West of Cardiff. The school opened in September 2017 and we moved into an all-purpose new school site in April 2019.
We are looking for a hard working and enthusiastic individual to work within our busy Food & Nutrition Department.
The successful candidate will be able to provide reliable and flexible support. You should be able to demonstrate excellent skills when working within a Teaching Kitchen and with young learners. The successful candidate will need to have good interpersonal skills, be confident and innovative, reliable and flexible.
This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.
Under the Education (Wales) Act 2014, all School Learning Support Workers must be registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC).
This salary is subject to the Living Wage supplement which brings pay rates up to £12 per hour (scp 2 - 4). This supplement will be reviewed in January 2024 and thereafter annually in April. Cardiff Council reserves the right to make any changes to, or removal of, the Living Wage supplement.
Please download or print off the application form by selecting the “Apply Now” button.
Application forms should be completed in full and returned to the school by email for the attention of The Headteacher, before the closing date.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 21st August 2024 at 9am
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
As an equal opportunities employer, we value diversity. Therefore, although not a requirement for application, we welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented individuals including those:
• aged under 25;
• not in employment, education or training;
• from our local communities including in particular disabled individuals, carers and those from the Cardiff BAME and LGBT+ communities;
• ability to communicate fluently in Welsh.

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients.

You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to follow the lead of your Head Chef to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy.
Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food

The Good Stuff

Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Paid breaks
Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
Christmas and Boxing Day off!
The best staff party - Loungefest
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring:

You may already have some kitchen experience as either a Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef, or this might be something brand new to you.
Driven and relentless, with a positive can do attitude.
Good communication ski lls and a team player.
Self-motivated to work at pace, with limited supervision
Strong knowledge of best practice when it comes to all things Allergens, kitchen essentials and Food Safety.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Sous Chef, you'll be the Head Chefs' go-to for support, leading and engaging the kitchen team to deliver 14 great shifts week in, week out.
You'll be leading shifts, making sure the kitchen runs effectively and safely. You're as relentless as us about the detail, so you'll be all over things like stocks, Health & Safety and Hygiene, manning the pass to ensure our food goes out on-spec and on-time, and always upholding 5* kitchen standards. You'll be on it. Like a chef's bonnet

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Sous Chef, or perhaps a Junior Sous Chef/Assistant Kitchen Manager that is looking to take the next step in their career.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Extremely driven and relentless at deconstructing the can't mentality.
Familiar with KPIs and making decisions in the absence of the Head Chef considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
Epic communication skills with the ability to manage stakeholders and build rapport and trust (that would be with our Ops Chefs and Ops Managers).
Strong knowledge of best practice around rota scheduling, sales and labour forecasts, reporting, recruitment, HR etc.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

You love real cooking. We love real cooking. Customers love real cooking. It's a no-brainer so you wonder why so many other places don't do it. We do it, and you'll be doing it with us - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. We also love our real people who run Lounges. The person who runs these brilliant people has to be super-brilliant, and that'll be you. Your standards will be as high as ours, but exactly how you do it will be unique to you.

You'll be doing it your way. You'll be part of a dedicated, supportive team, working from our flexible all-day menu to give people food that'll make their day. It'll be your responsibility to make each dish to spec, in a clean and safe kitchen, and to make sure all prep and par is completed for each shift. You'll be helping every customer leave happy. Which they tend to do. Thanks to your great food.

The Good Stuff

Overtime pay for every hour worked over contracted hours!
Staff food on every shift
50% off staff discount to enjoy outside working hours from day one
Paid breaks
28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years service
The most talked-about staff party in hospitality - Loungefest!
Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our suppliers)
Company pension scheme
Long service awards
Power over your pay with Wagestream
Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast growing business
Achievable bonuses
Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
Christmas and Boxing Day off!

What you'll bring

You are probably an existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager or Sous Chef looking for your first step into a Head Chef role.
You will have experience of working with fresh ingredients and be able to demonstrate good chef/kitchen skills (food prep hot and cold, cleaning, knife skills, good hygiene practices)
Your work ethic is rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in and leading from the front; playing an active role in delivering excellent kitchen and food standards as part of a high performing team.
Familiar with managing through clear KPIs and making decisions considering labour; stock; food safety requirements plus others.
You will have worked in kitchen environments where you're required to report on various metrics including GPs; labour/house; food preparation.
You will have demonstrated successful delivery of training and recruitment for kitchen teams including Apprentices, KPs, Chefs, Junior Sous Chefs and Sous Chefs.

If you want to find out more about us, follow us on LinkedIn or @life.at.lounge on TikTok

Hallmark Care Homes is a family-run provider of care homes across the UK, we understand the importance of nurturing relationships and so all of our care is centred around family values. We have 20 care homes across the country, filled with innovative facilities and supported by a dedicated care team for a comfortable stay alongside the highest quality care available.



The Role:

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for providing high quality food service in the home to our residents.

Working as part of the catering team, the Kitchen Assistant will ensure the services and dining experience is of the highest standard and quality.



You will:

Assist the Head Chef to provide high quality of food service within the home and support with meal service to the residents.
Ensure that all regulatory and statutory requirements are met and company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Assist the Hospitality Services Manager with providing refreshments for the residents and guests to the home.
Ensure the public areas such as dining rooms and café are clean and stocked appropriately.
You will be:

Outstanding. We are rated by residents, relatives and our communities so highly because of our team.
Ethical. We do things the right way, and live by our Charter.
Experienced in a busy kitchen environment, with one years’ experience in a catering background.
You can expect:

To work with a company that is values driven and sees people as our greatest asset.
Industry leading training and development coupled with excellent career progression.
Excellent benefits, including pension, life assurance, and optional healthcare as standard.
Use of our rewards and discount scheme – Hallmark Rewards.
Work - Life balance.
To apply for the opportunity, please send your CV to us today.