Head Chef – Herb Garden Kitchen (4‑Day Week, No Evenings)

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd; Lacock; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Staff discounts after 3 months

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef for the Herb Garden restaurant. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead a professional team while ensuring high standards of food, service, hygiene and kitchen operations.

Working pattern includes 4 days during the week with alternate weekends and straight shifts with no evening work, offering a strong work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Day-to-day running of the kitchen with a professional team; ensure high standards of food, service, hygiene and kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Herb Garden kitchen
• Lead, manage and motivate a professional kitchen team
• Ensure the team delivers consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Plan and organise kitchen rotas, staffing and daily operations effectively
• Support recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of kitchen team members
• Lead by example, creating a positive, professional and supportive kitchen environment
• Demonstrate excellent people management and kitchen management skills
• Be creative and passionate about food, bringing new ideas and enthusiasm to the kitchen
• Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to the highest possible standards
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and food preparation regulations
• Manage stock levels, ordering and kitchen wastage effectively
• Work closely with the wider management team to ensure the Herb Garden continues to deliver an excellent customer experience

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Food hygiene

Menu planning

Stock control

Staff development

Job description

Whitehall Garden Centre Ltd is seeking an experienced Head Chef for the Herb Garden restaurant. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen and lead a professional team while ensuring high standards of food, service, hygiene and kitchen operations.

Working pattern includes 4 days during the week with alternate weekends and straight shifts with no evening work, offering a strong work-life balance.