Head Chef

Job Title: Head Chef – Dulse Restaurant
Department: Culinary
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, plus service charge and excellent company benefits
Location: Milford Waterfront, Pembrokeshire

Lead the Kitchen at One of Pembrokeshire's Most ExcitingDining Destinations
We're looking for an inspiring Head Chef to lead the team at Dulse, our vibrant waterfront restaurant at Milford Waterfront.
Inspired by the Pembrokeshire coastline and the incredible produce on our doorstep, Dulse celebrates fresh seafood, locally sourced ingredients and modern dishes with a strong sense of place. It's a relaxed yet stylish dining experience where quality, creativity and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate chef to make their mark, lead a talented team and help shape the next chapter of a growing and ambitious restaurant.

What You'll Be Doing
As Head Chef, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring consistently exceptional food, a motivated team and a culture that encourages creativity and development.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, coaching and inspiring the kitchen team
- Creating and developing menus that showcase seasonal and local produce
- Managing food costing, stock control and kitchen profitability
- Maintaining exceptional food quality and presentation standards
- Ensuring all food safety, HACCP and hygiene procedures are followed
- Recruiting, training and developing future culinary talent
- Driving innovation and continually looking for ways to enhance the guest experience
- Working closely with senior culinary and operational leaders to achieve business goals

What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from chefs who combine strong leadership skills with a genuine passion for great food and hospitality.
Ideally you'll have:
- Professional culinary qualifications (NVQ Level 3, AAA Level 3 or equivalent)
- Previous experience as a Head Chef, Senior Sous Chef or similar leadership role
- Strong knowledge of menu planning, food costing and kitchen management
- A thorough understanding of HACCP and food safety standards
- Experience leading and developing high-performing kitchen teams
- Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification
- Experience within quality restaurants, hotels or rosette-standard operations
- A positive, hands-on leadership style and a passion for delivering memorable dining experiences

Why Join Dulse?
At Dulse, you'll be part of a restaurant that's proud of its Pembrokeshire roots, passionate about great food and committed to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.
As part of The Celtic Collection, you'll also enjoy:
- Career development and training opportunities from day one
- Discounts on hotel stays, restaurants and bars across the collection
- Discounted leisure club membership
- Free virtual GP appointments
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- NEST pension scheme
- Staff social events and recognition programmes
- Monthly and annual employee awards
- Opportunities to grow your career across our collection of hotels, resorts and hospitality businesses

Be Part of Something Special
We're proud to create an environment where people feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed. If you're an ambitious chef looking for an exciting leadership opportunity in one of Wales' most beautiful coastal locations, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of Dulse.

Recruitment Information
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
In accordance with UK immigration legislation, all applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the United Kingdom. Successful candidates will be required to provide original documentation to verify their eligibility to work in the UK prior to employment, in line with Home Office guidance.
The Celtic Collection is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We strive to ensure a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates .