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Head Chef

AccorHotelCardiff, Wales🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 3 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Head Chef role at AccorHotel offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a dynamic kitchen team, drive culinary innovation, and significantly impact guest experiences within a globally recognized hospitality leader. If you are a creative and commercially minded chef with a passion for developing talent and delivering exceptional cuisine, you'll thrive in this position. Embrace the chance to shape memorable dining journeys and grow your career within a supportive and ambitious environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Posted
3 weeks ago
Food SafetyHACCP

Job Description

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Head Chef will lead the kitchen team in delivering high quality food and memorable dining experiences for our guests. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially minded chef who enjoys working in a fast paced city centre hotel and takes pride in developing seasonal menus, leading a successful team and consistently delivering excellent food and service.

  • Lead the daily operations of the kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, consistency, and service excellence.
  • Support menu development and culinary innovation while maintaining Novotel brand standards and incorporating local influences.
  • Inspire, coach, and develop chefs and colleagues through effective leadership, training, and mentorship.
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards.
  • Monitor food preparation, production, and service standards across all culinary outlets.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership team team to enhance the overall guest experience.
  • Maintain strong relationships with suppliers and support effective procurement practices.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in a senior commercial kitchen role
  • Strong leadership skills with a hands on approach
  • Solid knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
  • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Benefits

  • Discounted hotel stays across the world with ALL Heartist Card
  • Free Bonus Breaks Voucher
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Staff Uniforms Provided
  • Free Staff Car Park
  • Meal provided whilst on duty

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