Head Chef

Head Chef Garden Centre Surrey

Salary : £31,000 - £32,000

We're on the lookout for a confident and passionate Head Chef to lead our client's restaurant kitchen within a busy and welcoming garden centre environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands on cooking while also leading a small team, maintaining standards, and creating great food - all with a healthy work life balance.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

• No Evening Shifts: Your evenings are your own - no late nights or split shifts.
• Family Friendly Holidays: Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can properly switch off and enjoy time at home.
• Excellent Benefits Package: Includes lifestyle and retail discounts, health cash plans, and generous staff discounts.
• Free On Site Parking: Easy, stress free commuting.
• Ample Time Off: A full time, permanent role with a strong focus on wellbeing.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team day to day, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
• Preparing and delivering fresh, high quality dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Supporting, training, and motivating the kitchen team.
• Overseeing end of day close downs and ensuring the kitchen is ready for the next service.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
• A genuine passion for fresh, quality food.
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene, compliance, and kitchen standards.
• The ability to lead calmly and positively in a busy environment.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota.

Why Join Us?

This isn't your typical hospitality role. You'll enjoy daytime hours, a supportive working environment, and the chance to lead a kitchen without the usual late nights and burnout. It's a role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

What's Next?

If you'd like an informal chat about the role, feel free to call Michail, email, or send a quick message on LinkedIn.