Head Chef - Lead Kitchen Team, Creative Menus

British Garden Centres; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meal discount at BGC restaurants

20% discount at BGC stores

Discount rates at Woodthorpe Leisure

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Thatcham is seeking a Head Chef with flair to lead our catering team. You will manage kitchen operations, help create menus, control stock, and ensure high standards of freshness and nutrition.

The role emphasizes training and motivating staff, coaching the team to deliver first-class meals, with no evening work and a supportive, family-run environment. You will be responsible for compliance with HACCP, ordering, deliveries, and pushing sales.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role essential.
• Level 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Management duties.
• Coaching team.
• Pushing sales.
• Taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Monitor portion size and waste.

Skills

Food preparation

Carvery experience

HACCP knowledge

Team coaching

Time management

Staff training

Stock management

Job description

British Garden Centres in Thatcham is seeking a Head Chef with flair to lead our catering team. You will manage kitchen operations, help create menus, control stock, and ensure high standards of freshness and nutrition.

The role emphasizes training and motivating staff, coaching the team to deliver first-class meals, with no evening work and a supportive, family-run environment. You will be responsible for compliance with HACCP, ordering, deliveries, and pushing sales.