Head Chef – Lead Kitchen Team & Menu Innovation

British Garden Centres; Cotebrook; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% meal discount at any BGCrestaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Discount rates for Woodthorpe Leisure

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Tarporley is seeking a Head Chef to lead our catering team in a busy garden centre restaurant. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, food ordering, stock control and ensure HACCP-compliant practices.

Experience in a similar role is essential. You will coach and motivate staff to deliver high-quality meals, maintain cleanliness, and drive sales while working a 35-hour week across shifts.

Qualifications

• 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.
• To coach and develop a team.
• Stock and waste management experience.

Responsibilities

• Management duties.
• Coaching team.
• Pushing sales.
• The 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

Busy kitchen experience

Creative menu development

Carvery experience

HACCP knowledge

Multi-order management

Coaching team

Stock & waste management

Job description

British Garden Centres in Tarporley is seeking a Head Chef to lead our catering team in a busy garden centre restaurant. You will oversee kitchen operations, menu development, food ordering, stock control and ensure HACCP-compliant practices.

Experience in a similar role is essential. You will coach and motivate staff to deliver high-quality meals, maintain cleanliness, and drive sales while working a 35-hour week across shifts.