Senior Chef

C J Knight & Son Limited; Betchworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning restaurant in Betchworth is seeking a passionate Senior Chef to lead their kitchen team. This full-time role offers 40-hour work weeks and focuses on creating delicious dishes with fresh, local ingredients. You will manage kitchen operations and train staff while enjoying daytime shifts and benefits like meals and pension. Ideal candidates will have experience and a flair for culinary excellence.

Benefits

£14-£15 per hour depending on experience

Discounted or free meals on shift

Pension

Tips

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a chef, preferably in a full-service kitchen.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team efficiently.
• Passion for creating dishes with fresh, local ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily kitchen operations and staff.
• Oversee food preparation ensuring quality and presentation.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff.
• Create seasonal dishes using local produce.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Senior Chef The Plant House at Knights (Betchworth)

Love creating great food with fresh, local ingredients? Looking for a kitchen role that gives you your evenings back?

We’re on the hunt for a passionate Senior Chef to join our friendly team at The Plant House, our award-winning restaurant at Knights Garden Centre in Betchworth.

You’ll be the heartbeat of the kitchen, leading the team day to day, keeping things running smoothly, and ensuring every dish that leaves the pass looks (and tastes!) amazing. This is a great opportunity for an experienced chef who wants to step up and take charge, without the full‑on pressures of a Head Chef role.

What we offer

• £14‑£15 per hour (depending on experience)
• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Daytime shifts Monday to Friday with alternative weekends
• Discounted or free meals on shift
• Pension
• Tips

What you’ll be doing

• Running the kitchen day to day and keeping the service running like clockwork
• Working with the team to create tasty, seasonal dishes using fresh local produce
• Leading by example, coaching, motivating and supporting your kitchen team

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