Date:
17 Jun 2026
Company:
DWR Cymru Cyfyngedig Welsh Water Plc
City:
Cardiff
Address:
Cardiff, Wales, GB, cf14 0bb
Job Requisition Number
8744
Work Type
Permanent
Job Function
Leisure and Hospitality
Salary Range
Up to £35,000 per annum
Base
Closing Date
Llanishen
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
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.
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 202 3, 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 150cover 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: https://lisvane-llanishen.com/
Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
© Dŵr Cymru Cyf 2019.
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