Lead Chef & Kitchen Manager – No Evenings, Fast-Paced

British Garden Centres; Little Budworth; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No evenings or unsociable hours

Family business benefits

50% meal discount

20% store discount

Discounts at Woodthorpe Leisure Park

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a Head Chef to lead the catering team at our Tarporley location. The role covers menu creation, food ordering, stock control, and ensuring high standards of quality and nutrition across meals served to guests.

You will manage kitchen operations, train and motivate staff, and deliver a first-class culinary service in a fast-paced environment. Experience in carvery and HACCP knowledge are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to create dishes while following specs.
• Carvery experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of HACCP.
• Ability to manage multiple orders.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Good time management.
• Level 3 basic food hygiene is advantageous.
• Ability to coach and develop a team.
• Stock and waste management experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing duties in the kitchen and overseeing the team.
• Coaching team and pushing sales.
• Taking deliveries and ensuring correct stock levels.
• Food preparation, production of specials, and fast, high-quality service.
• Monitor portion sizes and waste.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Creative cooking

Carvery experience

HACCP knowledge

Multitasking

Professionalism

Calm under pressure

Time management

Food hygiene Lv3

Coaching team

Stock management

Job description

British Garden Centres is seeking a Head Chef to lead the catering team at our Tarporley location. The role covers menu creation, food ordering, stock control, and ensuring high standards of quality and nutrition across meals served to guests.

You will manage kitchen operations, train and motivate staff, and deliver a first-class culinary service in a fast-paced environment. Experience in carvery and HACCP knowledge are highly valued.