Senior Sous Chef: Fresh Kitchen Leader, Four‑Day Week

Whitehall Garden Centres; Lacock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Accrued holiday pay

Great staff discount

Workplace pension

Job summary

Whitehall Garden Centre – Herb Garden Restaurant in Lacock is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our family-run, award-winning business. You will support the Head Chef and help deliver excellent food and service in a busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have senior kitchen experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. This permanent, full-time role offers four days per week with alternate weekends off and straight shifts, with no

Qualifications

• Experience in senior kitchen role and leading a kitchen team.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and Operations Manager with day-to-day kitchen running.
• Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Organise kitchen sections for smooth service.
• Prepare and cook fresh food to a high standard and assist with menu planning.
• Monitor stock levels and orders to minimise waste.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety procedures are followed.

Job description

Whitehall Garden Centre – Herb Garden Restaurant in Lacock is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our family-run, award-winning business. You will support the Head Chef and help deliver excellent food and service in a busy kitchen.

The ideal candidate will have senior kitchen experience, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead a team. This permanent, full-time role offers four days per week with alternate weekends off and straight shifts, with no