Head Chef

Head Chef - Garden Centre

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum
Location: Cotswolds (Garden Centre)
Hours: Daytime only, no evenings or split shifts
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time

🍽️ About the Role

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team at a vibrant garden centre café. This is a daytime-only role with a strong focus on fresh, seasonal dishes and exceptional customer experience. You'll have the freedom to shape menus, inspire your team, and bring creativity to a relaxed, countryside setting.

🔹 Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of food preparation, cooking, and presentation.
• Collaborate on seasonal menu planning, including daily specials and home baking.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Manage kitchen stock, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Train and mentor junior kitchen staff, fostering a positive team culture.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and professionalism.
• Deputise for senior management when required.

🧠 Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Creative flair with the ability to design and execute appealing menus.
• Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Knowledge of HACCP and COSHH regulations.
• Calm under pressure, with excellent time management and attention to detail.

🌟 Why Join Us?

• No evening work or split shifts - enjoy a better work-life balance.
• Closed on major holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, Easter Sunday).
• Staff discounts on meals and garden centre products.
• A supportive, family-run environment with room to grow.

If you are Intersted in this role, please reach out to Giles for further information

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