Chef (All Grades) - RHS Garden Wisley

Compass Group UK; Woking; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Onsite car parking

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programmes

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is seeking Chefs of all grades to join the team at RHS Garden Wisley. You will prepare, cook and present dishes across all food outlets, contributing to outstanding dining experiences in a busy, professional kitchen.

This role offers the chance to develop your career with ongoing training within a supportive team, with shifts including evenings and weekends and travel to Wisley. An attractive hourly rate based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a high standard across all food outlets.
• Provide kitchen support and maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment.
• Assist with stock control and deliveries; ensure food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to the smooth operation of the kitchen and a high-quality dining experience.

Skills

Cooking techniques

Food preparation

Presentation

Kitchen hygiene & safety

Teamwork

Communication

Efficiency in fast-paced environments

Flexibility

Job description

Chef of all Grades
Location: RHS Garden Wisley

Salary: Hourly rate based on experience, competitive.

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Chefs of all levels to join our fantastic, fast-paced catering team at RHS Garden Wisley.

Set within 240 acres of stunning gardens, Wisley is open all year round and offers a variety of food outlets, from a busy restaurant to welcoming cafés. You’ll be joining a friendly, hardworking team with a shared goal: delivering exceptional service to every visitor.

As a Chef at Wisley, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality food across all of our food outlets. This means preparing, cooking, and presenting dishes to an exceptional standard. Working as part of a professional kitchen team, you will contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the kitchen, whilst curating an outstanding dining experiences for our guests.

Alongside cooking, your responsibilities will encompass kitchen support, maintenance of a clean, organised, and safe working environment, assistance with stock control and deliveries, and diligence to meet all food safety and hygiene standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled chef looking to further develop their career within a professional kitchen, with opportunities for ongoing training, development, and progression as part of a supportive team.

Due to the location of Wisley RHS Garden it is essential that you are able to get to and from site without relying on public transport.

Shifts:

Shifts will vary between Monday to Sunday. Due to the nature of the business, successful candidates should be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and presentation.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, health and safety, and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently and maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the wider kitchen team.
• Passion for quality food and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Reliable, professional, and able to take initiative when required.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays where required.

What we can offer you:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About Us:

Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website.

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association’s Food Made Good Programme.

Job Reference: com/2108/43817003/52803708/R/WJ #RA Venues