Head Chef, Garden Wise Garden Centre

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Garden Wise Garden Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

The hours are 45 hours over 5 days. All shifts include weekend work, so flexibility is a must. No evening work and no split shifts. The Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day, providing family time on those important days.

Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu with the highest quality, mouth‑watering dishes using the best local produce, along with sweet treats and home baking from our on‑site bakery.

As the Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen, inspiring and motivating your team to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food. Together with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation, driving sales, maintaining operating standards, developing the restaurant team, and delivering a fantastic experience for our customers.

• Lead the daily operation of the kitchen and be hands‑on.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
• Monitor stock levels, manage stock orders and conduct weekly stock counts to achieve GP targets.
• Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
• Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements.
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest standards, service and sales.

• Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
• Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work.
• Access to hundreds of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts.
• Health Cash Plans.
• Generous staff discounts.
• 6 weeks annual leave per year.
• Free parking.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and would like to join our team as a Head Chef
, please click 'Apply’ now.