Head Chef
Location: Newport
Salary: up to £34,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday - Friday
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Head Chef to join our Client’s growing canteen team. This is a fast-paced environment where excellent service and efficient organisation are essential. You will deliver fresh, high-quality food in a dynamic workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Ensuring that kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
- Dealing with suppliers and ensuring that they supply quality goods at affordable prices
- Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
- Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising repairs when needed
- Handling staff issues, such as sick leave and attendance, and taking disciplinary action when necessary
- Developing new dishes and overhauling menus to attract more clientele
About You:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef
- A passion for great food and fresh ingredients
- Confident working in a fast-paced kitchen
- Excellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standards
- A proactive team-player
What We Offer:
- Salary up to £34,000/year
- 37 hours a week, Monday-Friday
- Opportunity to be a part of an exciting new launch
- Great work-life balance (no evenings or weekends)
- Supportive and inclusive team culture
- Working for a fast-growing,ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
- A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone
Pineapple Recruitment is recruiting for this position on behalf of our client and is acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Location Wales, United Kingdom
Salary £32000 - £34000 Per Annum
Job Reference REF2044
Posted on Posted on 29 October 2025
Category Contract Catering