Job Summary: Company: Live Nation Location: Utilita Arena Cardiff Reports to: General Manager Working Hours: Full time Job Type: Permanent Role Description To manage and develop all aspects of the culinary experience within the Utilita Arena Cardiff. Curate bespoke menu offerings for our outlets including, but not limited to our L2 Restaurant, Re:Fuel Quick Service food outlet and our selection of corporate, private and hospitality bookings Be responsible for the recruitment, development and rota of our casual kitchen, catering and waiting team. Ensuring that the purchase, storage, production and service is to the highest standard and in line with the clients’ requirements, whilst ensuring that maximum profitability is met and that all controls that are required by law are in operation Take on responsibility for the management of food hygiene and compliance for all food outlets Who you are Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience Essential: + Strong experience of working in a multi- facetted catering environment + Large volume catering experience providing high quality products + Experience in developing menus, offerings and new products + Proven ability to plan /cost and execute a wide variety of menus in different styles in keeping with prevailing trends + Knowledge of food safety / health and safety legislation / allergens including food hygiene qualification + Proven ability to manage a successful team within a large multi-departmental structure + Ability to work with other in-house teams to offer bespoke options in line with client requirements Desirable: + Industry awareness + Proficient in the use of MS Office Behaviours The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success + Ability to adapt approach to fit with developing business needs + Creative in thinking and approach + Communication skills + Strong leadership qualities + Attention to detail and calm under pressure + Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines + Desire to develop & expand catering offering in the venue What the role includes + To ensure the highest standards of food production and presentation at all times + To ensure implementation of operational standards including supply, purchasing, preparation, production and service, ensuring that all associated health and safety due diligence requirements are met + To ensure that the control and accounting procedures required are managed and met + To be fully conversant with food costing, gross profits, p/l accounts + To play a key role in developing all aspects of the venues catering offering by working closely with the relevant departmental heads to achieve enhanced reputation and increased sales across the venue portfolio + Work towards meeting and exceeding financial targets designated by senior management + To recruit all staff needed to run the kitchen and areas under your management (including L2 Restaurant) and carry out inductions into the department in line with company policy, recording all training given + To be fully conversant with and be able to implement the required standards of Hygiene to comply with EHO audits thereby achieving the required standards of Hygiene and Cleanliness in all food production areas, using products and cleaning schedules as required Equal Opportunities We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday 21st July 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at anytime.