Head Chef, Astbury Meadow Garden Centre

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED; Astbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous staff discounts

Health Cash Plans

Free Parking

6 weeks Annual Leave

Retail & lifestyle discounts

Job summary

KLONDYKE GROUP LIMITED in Astbury Meadow Garden Centre is seeking a full-time Head Chef to lead the kitchen, deliver freshly cooked dishes, and inspire a large team in a busy environment.

You will plan menus, manage stock, rota planning, ensure high hygiene standards, and work closely with the Restaurant Manager to drive service, sales, and guest satisfaction.

This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, 6 weeks annual leave, generous staff discounts, and free parking.

Qualifications

• Experienced Head Chef capable of managing a large kitchen team.
• Ability to plan menus and daily specials.
• Strong stock control and GP targets awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, hands-on in cooking.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Manage the kitchen team in preparation of all meals.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu planning

Stock management

Food hygiene

People management

Customer service

Job description

• Generous staff discounts

We are looking for a Full Time Permanent Head Chef to join the team in our Restaurant in Astbury Meadow Garden Centre.

Competitive Salary based on experience.

The hours for this role are 45 per week over 5 days. All positions include weekend working so flexibility is a must. However we have the added benefit of no evening work and no split shifts. Our Centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day which means time with the family on these important days.

Our restaurant boasts an impressive menu serving the highest quality, mouth-watering dishes using the best local produce along with sweet treats and home baking from our on-site bakery. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly experienced Chef who will relish the prospect of working in this fantastic facility.

The Role

As the Head Chef, you will lead to team in all areas of food production. A true foodie, you will bring your personality to the kitchen inspiring and motivating your team passion to produce freshly cooked, fabulous food.

What you will be doing as a Head Chef?

• Lead the daily operation of the kitchen, you will be ‘hands on’.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Plan and manage the chef and kitchen team in the preparation of all meals.
• Monitor stock levels and manage stock orders and carry our weekly stock count to ensure GP targets are achieved.
• Manage the cleaning of equipment and working areas to the highest food hygiene standards.
• Plan rotas and holidays to meet service level requirements
• Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to achieve the highest and standards, service and sales.

What makes you our perfect Head Chef?

• Successful and experienced Head Chef with the ability to manage a large team and significant peaks in service.
• Friendly, with an engaging personality and a genuine love for customer service.
• Strong communicator who can motivate and develop their team to deliver with enthusiasm and great personality.
• Knowledgeable in Food Hygiene and Health and Safety requirements.
• Commercially aware to achieve sales and profit targets.
• Passion for delivering the highest quality food and service.

The benefits!

• Competitive rates of pay
• Healthy work/life balance with no evening work
• Access to 100s of retail and lifestyle experiences and discounts
• Health Cash Plans
• Generous staff discounts
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking

Sound Interesting?