Head Chef

2 months ago

Newport, United Kingdom Transport for Wales Full time

Equal Opportunities

At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.

Who we are 

At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.

We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential.

We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.

Role responsibilities

We’re looking for an experienced chef who’s passionate about food and showcasing Welsh cuisine. This role will oversee the consistent delivery of a high-quality food offer ranging from Premier Restaurant at Seat Service to Food Bars.

Based out of our newly built prep kitchen at Newport station, you will be responsible for the kitchen operations across Transport for Wales Premier Service Catering Operation, ensuring your team are competent and facilities are maintained to provide a safe and efficient catering operation.

Duties will include:

Maintain Food Safety Standards systems by liaising with governing bodies as necessary Support recruitment, manage and train the team of chefs to ensure high standards of food safety, product quality and customer experience are delivered Design and create on-board menus on a rolling quarterly basis while keeping the Welsh identity at its heart Account for stock and purchases in line with budgetary constraints and targets while sourcing opportunities to grow sales and margins Acting as “On call manager” on a rota basis

Who we’re looking for

Previous experience of working as a chef in a commercial environment showing sound understanding of quality and cost management Experience of leading, training and coaching a team HACCP knowledge Extensive knowledge of working in a customer focused environment Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills

Welsh Language Skills


The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.

Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.

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