At the Laguna Kitchen & Bar, our approach is simple, source the freshest ingredients, take the best chefs and serve in contemporary surroundings.

We are now looking for an ambitious and hardworking chef to join our brigade and work alongside our Head Chef.

The Park Plaza Hotel Cardiff is a 4-star deluxe hotel located in the heart of the city. The hotel offers 129 state-of-the-art guestrooms, a 120-seater Brassiere style restaurant, a busy bar; modern meeting and event facilities accommodating up to 150 guests for dinner, the Kuku Club for private hire and the luxurious Laguna Health & Spa.

In the role of Senior Sous Chef, you will be expected to support the Head Chef in the day to day operation and management of the kitchen.

Duties Include:

  • Deputising in the absence of the Head Chef
  • Preparing, cooking and presenting of all foods to a high standard
  • Menu planning and costing
  • Purchasing and control of all food and non-food kitchen items
  • Ongoing training of the brigade
  • Delegating and supervising staff
  • Maintaining H&S, Food Hygiene including HACCP standards and procedures
  • Promoting all aspects of our food business

Previous experience in a similar work environment is essential; as you will need to draw upon your experience and passion for food, to strive to exceed our quests expectations. Confident, approachable and with an outgoing personality, you will need to be capable of using your initiative and making decisions.

Ideally you will already be working as a Sous Chef but looking for more responsibility and the opportunity to develop your skills and work in a £1.5 + million turnover food environment.

We are able to offer a very competitive remuneration package, career growth and a work environment which is both vibrant and fast moving.

If you have the required background and would like to find out more, please submit your CV to the contact details listed.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.