Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to work in our busy kitchen. This is a senior kitchen and cafe operations role responsible for the day-to-day running of food production and service. This position will report into the F&B Manager / Supervisor and plays a key role in ensuring food quality, consistency, stock control, hygiene and team performance across the cafe and acts as the senior culinary lead on shift.

The successful candidate will have a background in busy, casual dining kitchens and most importantly be able to show a passion for producing great food and work well in a team.

The ideal candidate will be a fun, engaging individual who has an interest in mountain biking and/or the outdoors. You have to be willing to get stuck into all aspects of a busy F&B environment.

Key Responsibilities to include:

Take ownership of food preparation, cooking, and presentation during service Lead the kitchen during shifts, ensuring smooth and efficient cafe operations Place and manage food orders in line with par levels, budgets, and delivery schedules Receive, check, and rotate stock, ensuring freshness and minimising waste Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene at all times Train, supervise, and support Line Chefs and cafe kitchen staff Ensure recipes, portion control, and plating standards are followed Coordinate with front-of-house to ensure fast, accurate, and high-quality service Assist with menu execution, specials, and continuous improvement

Key Attributes:

Proven experience as a Line Chef, Senior Cook, or similar in a cafe or fast-paced food operation Strong cooking and organisational skills with the ability to run a kitchen section or shift Experience with stock control, ordering, and waste management Good knowledge of food safety, allergens, and hygiene standards Confident in training and leading a small team Able to work independently and communicate clearly with management Passion for producing great food Hard working and reliable Great team working skills

Desirable attributes would include:

Background in baked goods
Barista experience
Point of sale experience
Welsh speaker

What we can offer you in return:

Competitive Salary Sociable hours Exciting staff perks package including free entry to the trails and uplift service 50% off food in the cafe and discount in the bike department 28 days holiday Freedom to introduce and implement ideas and a supportive environment to experiment and make change A fun, friendly working environment in a beautiful countryside location A chance to be a major part of building something special

Note

: The details contained in this summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared. The nature of individual roles will evolve and change as the service develops and grows. Consequently, BikePark Wales will review and revise this as required in consultation with post holders.

BikePark Wales welcomes inquiries and applications from everyone and values diversity in the workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a workplace environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process.

BikePark Wales is responsible for deciding how it holds and uses personal information about you and complies with all data protection law and principles. Any personal information that you provide to us during the recruitment process will be stored on a computer to assist with the administration of the recruitment process.

We will use the personal information we collect about you to:

Assess your skills, qualifications, and suitability for the role;

Carry out background and reference checks, where applicable;

Communicate with you about the recruitment process;

Keep records related to our hiring processes; and

Comply with legal or regulatory requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.80-13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person