Head Chef

Aramark NV; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Cardiff is seeking a talented Head Chef to lead their culinary team at Principality Stadium. The role involves overseeing culinary operations, designing creative seasonal menus, and managing a high-performing kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a high-volume environment and a passion for food innovation. This position offers generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and additional benefits to enhance employee well-being.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Discounts through benefits app

Online GP and mental health support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high-volume, premium environment.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Passion for food innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Excellent organisational and financial management abilities.
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Lead all culinary operations across match days, conferences and special events.
• Design and deliver creative, seasonal menus that reflect the latest food trends.
• Manage and develop a high-performing kitchen team, ensuring top-quality standards.
• Oversee food safety, compliance and cost control across all areas.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive innovation and exceed guest expectations.
• Build strong supplier relationships and maintain sustainable sourcing practices.

Skills

Leadership

Food Innovation

Financial Management

Organisational Skills

Knowledge of Culinary Trends

Job description

Aramark UK is proud to deliver exceptional hospitality at Principality Stadium – one of the UK’s most iconic venues. We’re looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our culinary team and create unforgettable dining experiences for guests on match days and beyond.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the food vision for a stadium that hosts world‑class rugby, concerts and major events. From premium dining in private suites to large‑scale banqueting and innovative non‑event day menus, you’ll set the standard for excellence.

• Lead all culinary operations across match days, conferences and special events
• Design and deliver creative, seasonal menus that reflect the latest food trends
• Manage and develop a high‑performing kitchen team, ensuring top‑quality standards
• Oversee food safety, compliance and cost control across all areas
• Collaborate with senior leadership to drive innovation and exceed guest expectations
• Build strong supplier relationships and maintain sustainable sourcing practices

You’ll bring:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a high‑volume, premium environment
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Passion for food innovation and delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Excellent organisational and financial management abilities
• Knowledge of current culinary trends and commitment to sustainability
• Generous annual leave that increases in line with service
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Benefits app: discounts, online GP, mental health support and our EAP

If you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

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