Head Chef

British Garden Centres; Baildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established expanding family business in Baildon is seeking a Head Chef. You will manage and work closely with other chefs, create menu items, and ensure the kitchen meets all regulations. The role offers the chance to develop your culinary ideas in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy benefits like discounts at BGC restaurants and stores, with a competitive salary negotiable based on experience.

Benefits

Security of working in a well-established expanding family business

Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Qualifications

• 1 year management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Menu writing.
• Event work.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Experience of cooking carvery

Knowledge of HACCP

Able to manage multiple orders

Professionalism and reliability

Remain calm under pressure

Good time management

Level 3 basic food hygiene

Job description

Head Chef

Full Time – 40 Hours Per Week, Including Weekends. Flexible.

British Garden Centres are looking for a Head Chef to bring your ideas and talents to our fast‑growing company of over 70 centres and growing. Managing and working closely with other chefs at all levels. Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality. Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering. Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

We would love to hear from you if you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, create your own ideas for specials and home baking. Salary negotiable on experience. I years management experience.

What we offer:

• Security of working in a well‑established expanding family business and the associated benefits
• Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
• 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant and 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

Skills needed:

• Experience of working in a busy kitchen.
• Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs.
• Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Able to manage multiple orders.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Good time management.
• Level 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:

• Taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• Menu writing.
• Event work.

If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.

To apply: Please send your CV to Angela Marshall, Restaurant Manager, [e-mail]

Applications close – Tuesday 18th November 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.