According to Principality, the average wage in Cardiff is now £27,707. But with the cost of living going up, you might be looking to earn a bit more than your current salary or to take the next step in your career.
Since the pandemic began in 2020, it's been a tough few years for many, with major high street names, such as Debenhams and Topshop closing and thousands of jobs being lost as a result. However, some businesses have fared better than others during the pandemic and there are still opportunities for those looking for jobs.
The following jobs below pay above the average annual wage in Cardiff if you're looking to increase your salary. There is a wide range of jobs, starting from £28,000 to £50,000 a year. Take a look below to see if there's a role for you.
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Chef at the Brook Bistro
The award-winning Brook Bistro in Whitchurch is on the lookout for "passionate chefs" to join their team - and offering a salary of £29,000-£30,000. Their post says that they are looking for "a team player" who can "be respectful to colleagues and recognise the vital importance of customer service." Click here to find out more.
General Manager at Everyman
Everyman is looking for a full-time general manager to join its Cardiff team. "As a general manager, you will be a true leader, inspiring the team to deliver a memorable Everyman experience to all our customers," the job advert reads. The company is looking for someone with previous experience as a venue or general manager and a background in customer service focused hospitality. The job offers a salary of £45,000 to £50,000 per annum, as well as benefits such as complimentary cinema tickets and a 50% discount on all food and drink. Click here to find out more.
Primary Mental Health Support Service Practitioner
Cardiff and the Vale Health Board is looking for a primary mental health support service practitioner "to support and deliver the provision of health care and positive mental health promotion to the people of Cardiff & the Vale at the primary care level." In the role, you would work as part of a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency Local Primary Mental Health Support Service (LPMHSS) with specific responsibility for screening, assessment, liaison, and interventions. The salary for the role is advertised as being between £32,306 and £39,027 per annum. Click here to find out more.
Briefer for Network Rail
As a briefer for Network Rail, based in Cardiff, you would carry out specialised safety briefing and competency assessments of safety-critical work for relevant staff and include outputs in the continuous assessment records of staff as appropriate. The full-time and permanent role is being advertised at a salary of £28,000 to £30,000 a year. Click here to find out more.
Chef at Ego Penarth
Another chef job offering a salary above the average wage for Cardiff is Ego in Penarth. Ego is a family of Mediterranean inspired Pubs & Restaurants across the UK. The post offers a salary of £550-£625 a week, with 28 days paid holiday and Christmas and birthdays off. The restaurant is currently hiring two candidates for the role, and is looking for "driven, dedicated individuals with a passion to succeed and the ambition to progress within the company." Click here to find out more.
Neighbourhood Manager at Cardiff Community Housing
Cardiff Community Housing is looking for someone to join their team as a Neighbourhood Manager. Cardiff Community Housing Association (CCHA) is a registered social landlord with almost 3,000 homes in southeast Cardiff. The company is looking for "someone with passion and drive, and a real excitement about working with our tenants, improving lives and making a difference." The advertised salary for this post is £33,825 a year, so if this sounds like the job for you, click here to find out more.
Head Chef at Cosy Club
Cosy Club in Cardiff is looking for a head chef, with the job post offering a salary of £35,000-£40,000 a year. The post also offers overtime pay, two days off a week, one weekend off every six weeks and an annual loyalty share award option, among other benefits. "As our Head Chef you're encouraging and consistent, process-driven and a real motivator, your passion for food and pride in what you do are undeniable, and you believe in spotting, encouraging and rewarding talent within your team," the post reads. Click here to find out more.
Waiter/Waitress at Pho
Pho on Church Street in Cardiff is looking for wait staff who have a "passion for food and service" as well as "an excellent work ethic and can-do attitude." The job also comes with a pension scheme, a fast-track management programme, and 28 days of holiday. Among "amazing staff parties" and "free meals", this post promises a salary equivalent to £28,000 when working full time. Click here to find out more.
General Manager at Henry's
Henry's Café Bar is on the lookout for a general manager and offers a salary of up to £42,000 a year. Located in Park Place in the city centre, the bar is looking for someone with experience in managing a similar style business "which offers a high food volume, whilst being able to manage and maintain high kitchen standards and compliance." Click here to find out more.
Deputy Store Manager at Lidl
Lidl is looking for a deputy store manager for its East Tyndall Street branch. The role will be responsible for leading and motivating a team, providing excellent customer service, checking and working deliveries, and independent management for the store in absence of a Store Manager. You will need previous experience in leading and developing a team in a fast-paced environment as well as experience in monitoring, managing and improving KPIs. The salary for the role is between £32,000 to £40,000 (pro-rata). Click here to find out more.
Gallery Sales Manager at Castle Fine Art
If you're passionate about art, then this could be the role for you. Castle Fine Art is looking for a Gallery Sales Manager to join their team. In the role, you would be responsible for running your own gallery, having daily contact with clients, working towards sales targets, and leading and managing a team of sales consultants. The post advertises a guaranteed minimum of £32,000 as first-year earnings. Click here to find out more.
General Manager at Frankie & Benny's
Frankie and Benny's are looking for a general manager with previous experience and the "drive and ambition to further your skills and career" with the company. The salary is advertised as £38,000 a year and benefits include a bonus paid twice a year, a free meal whenever you're working, and a discounted gym membership. Click here to find out more.
