Head Chef

Head Chef – Bryn Williams @ Theatr Clwyd Location:

Theatr Clwyd, Mold, North Wales We're looking for an exceptional Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Bryn Williams @ Theatr Clwyd. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and driven chef to take the lead in a busy operation that combines a vibrant restaurant with a varied programme of events and hospitality. You'll be responsible for maintaining outstanding food quality, inspiring and developing your team, and ensuring every service is delivered to the highest standards.

What we're looking for

You'll be a confident leader with a genuine passion for producing exceptional food and creating a positive kitchen culture.

Essential skills and experience:

Outstanding cooking skills with a strong understanding of seasonal, fresh ingredients. Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef ready to step up. Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate, mentor and develop a high-performing kitchen team. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple services and priorities. Experience managing food costs, stock control, GP, labour budgets and kitchen compliance. A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards.

Desirable:

Previous experience in both high-quality restaurant operations and event catering. Experience delivering weddings, private functions, corporate events or large-scale hospitality alongside restaurant service. A passion for creating memorable dining experiences for every guest.

The Role:

As Head Chef, you'll Lead all aspects of the kitchen operation. Deliver consistently outstanding food across restaurant and event services. Recruit, train and develop a talented kitchen brigade. Drive quality, consistency and innovation in every dish. Work closely with the management team, Directors and Chef owner to plan menus, events and seasonal offerings. Ensure the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness and compliance. Manage kitchen performance, budgets and stock efficiently. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in developing people as much as creating exceptional food. If you're an ambitious chef who combines creativity with strong leadership and organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Join us and help shape one of North Wales' most exciting restaurant and hospitality destinations.

Please send CV's to [email protected]

Pay: £45,898.16 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person