Head Chef

Head ChefSalary : Up to £38,000Hours : Full timeDo you love leading a busy kitchen and being hands-on with food preparation? This garden centre is looking for an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of its kitchen operation.This is a hands-on, influential role where you'll combine your passion for cooking with the responsibility of managing the kitchen, leading the team, and maintaining exceptional standards.The RoleYou'll oversee the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food, efficient service, and strong operational performance.Food Preparation & ServiceKitchen LeadershipTeam DevelopmentMenu Planning & Food QualityStock Control & OrderingFinancial Performance & Cost ControlCompliance & Food SafetyReporting & CommunicationAbout YouEssentialProven experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or similar senior kitchen roleStrong leadership experience within a busy kitchen environmentGood commercial awareness with experience managing food costs and labourExcellent knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety standardsDesirableExperience creating seasonal menus and specialsKey SkillsHands-on leader who leads by examplePassion for producing fresh, high-quality foodStrong organisational and time management skillsCalm and decisive under pressureExcellent communication and team-building abilitiesCommercially minded with a focus on quality and efficiencyAdditional InformationWeekend and seasonal flexibility requiredHands-on cooking is a key part of the roleStrong on-site leadership presence expectedTPBN1_UKTJ