Job Description

Joining the Vale Resort team of experienced chefs means you'll be working at a prestigious 4-star hotel that offers exceptional service and culinary experiences across multiple dining outlets, including a fine dining restaurant, a vibrant sports bar, and high-end events & banqueting.

We pride ourselves on quality, creativity, and consistency, and we're looking for a passionate Senior Chef de Partie to help us deliver excellence in every dish.

The Role:

As a Senior Chef de Partie, you'll play a key role in the daily operation in our busy kitchen. Working alongside a talented brigade of chefs , you'll take ownership of your section, ensuring high standards of preparation, presentation, and hygiene. You'll also support junior chefs, assist with menu development, and step up in the absence of senior team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standard across a variety of outlets Maintain a clean and efficient working environment in line with health and safety regulations Train and mentor junior kitchen staff Contribute to menu planning and seasonal updates Work collaboratively with the Head Chef and Sous Chefs to deliver a consistent product Ensure stock control and minimize waste

What We're Looking For:

Proven experience as a Chef de Partie, ideally in a hotel or multi-outlet environment Passion for food and a creative approach to cooking Strong organizational and time management skills Knowledge of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards Ability to lead by example and support team development Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
We are proud and committed to invest in our employees, and we strive to give you the skills and tools you need to build your career with us. Walking around the Resort you'll meet a number of people who have grown their careers with us.

The Vale Resort - Part of the Leekes Retail and Leisure Group:

Leekes Retail was established in 1897 as an ironmonger in the Welsh Valleys and the group has grown and diversified over the last 120 years.

It remains a family business run by the fourth generation with the retail division trading from 4 large home department stores, 2 furniture stores and a builders' merchants, whilst the leisure group?two four-star hotels - the Vale Resort and a 17th century grade I listed castle Hensol Castle in addition to a gin distillery and visitor centre.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,576.54 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Gym membership
Schedule:

Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:

Pontyclun CF72 8JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person