Head Chef, Wilmslow Garden Centre

William Strike Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plans

6 weeks annual leave per year

Free Parking

Discounts on 100s of experiences

Job summary

William Strike Ltd invites a Head Chef to join the team at Wilmslow Garden Centre Restaurant. The role is full-time permanent with 45 hours per week across 5 days, including weekend work but no evenings and no split shifts. Competitive salary based on experience, plus benefits.

You will lead kitchen operations and drive quality, service, and customer satisfaction. As Head Chef, you will inspire the team, plan menus, manage stock, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to deliver an

Qualifications

• Head Chef with proven ability to manage a large team and handle peak service periods.
• Strong communication skills to motivate and develop staff.
• Knowledge of current food hygiene and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily kitchen operations and be hands-on in the kitchen.
• Plan menus and daily specials within company framework.
• Manage the chef and kitchen team in meal preparation.
• Monitor stock levels, place orders, and conduct weekly stock counts to drive GP targets.
• Ensure cleaning and hygiene standards across equipment and work areas.
• Plan rotas and holidays to meet service levels.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to maximise service quality and sales.

Skills

Team management

Menu planning

Food safety & hygiene

Stock management

Customer service

Job description

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

Competitive Salary based on experience.

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

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.

Along with the Restaurant Manager you will be responsible for the overall restaurant operation to drive sales, maintain operating standards, develop the restaurant team, and deliver a fantastic experience for our customers.

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 HeadChef?

• 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
• 6 weeks Annual Leave per year
• Free Parking