Line Chef/ Grill Chef
Line Chef / Chef de Partie – Daffodil, Cardiff
Fresh Food • Welsh Produce • Weekly Specials • Cardiff’s No.1 Sunday Roast
Daffodil is one of Cardiff’s most popular restaurants and gastro pubs — established five years ago and now known city‑wide for fresh cooking, local Welsh suppliers, and the number one Sunday roast in Cardiff. We’re now looking for a skilled, motivated Line Chef/CDP to join our kitchen team as we continue to grow.
About the Role
We’re a fresh‑food venue through and through, so we’re looking for a chef with strong experience in busy, quality‑led kitchens. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef on daily service, weekly specials, and seasonal menu development. This is a role for a chef who wants to cook, learn, and progress.
Microwave technicians need not apply.
What You’ll Be Doing
Running your section confidently during busy services
Delivering top‑quality Sunday roasts every week
Helping deliver our brunch and daytime menu (breakfast & sandwiches until 3pm)
Driving consistency and quality across the a la carte menu from 3pm onwards
Assisting with weekly specials showcasing creativity and Welsh produce
Following prep systems, stock rotation and maintaining kitchen organisation
Supporting junior chefs and contributing to a positive kitchen culture
Taking pride in fresh cooking and high standards every day
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in a fresh‑food venue
Proven experience as a Line Chef/CDP
Strong understanding of seasonal cooking and local sourcing
Creative flair with the ability to deliver consistent quality
A calm, organised chef who works clean and leads by example
Passion for developing skills and progressing within a strong kitchen team
Someone who wants to grow with the business
What We Offer
Competitive salary based on experience
Real input into specials and seasonal dishes
A respected, high‑performing venue with a strong identity
Supportive ownership and a clear progression pathway toward Senior CDP and Sous Chef
If you’re a chef who cares about fresh food, Welsh produce, and being part of an ambitious kitchen team, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Store discount
- Department
- Kitchen
- Role
- Line Chef
- Locations
- Daffodil
- Hourly salary
- 13 - 14
- Employment type
- Full-time
Colleagues
About Croeso Pubs
Founded in 2017, we’ve built on our combined knowledge, experience, creativity and passion to breathe life into our successful brands Daffodil, Blue Bell, The Philharmonic, Brewhouse, The Dock, The Discover, Retro and The Bears Head, some of the most popular and unique venues in South Wales.