Sous Chef

Creative Gardens; Donaghadee; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local café and garden center in Donaghadee is seeking an enthusiastic Sous Chef to assist the Head Chef in managing a fast-paced kitchen. Offering a permanent position with approximately 35-40 hours weekly, the role includes preparing menu items using established recipes. Enjoy sociable hours, a closing time of 4:30 PM, and a salary of £28.2k - £32.2k. Benefits include staff discounts, free lunch, and a pleasant working environment.

Benefits

Staff discounts of up to 30%

Free onsite parking

Complimentary lunch

Uniform provided

Birthday scratch cards

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to prepare menu items using specific recipes.
• Enthusiasm for food and cooking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Prepare and present menu items to a high standard.

Skills

Culinary skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Overview

Do you love good food? Would you like to work in our kitchen in our popular café at Creative Gardens Donaghadee? We are looking for an enthusiastic Sous Chef to assist our Head Chef take charge of our fast-paced kitchen. To work for our Head Chef preparing savoury menu items using our own Creative Gardens recipes that keep our loyal customers returning time and time again.

Our Cafes bring the benefit of avoiding those unsociable hours with a 4:30pm finish for all shifts!

Galgorm is a large café, serving classic breakfasts and hot food along with sandwiches, soups and toasties until 4pm daily.

Some travel to cover at our other café locations may be required.

This is a permanent position of approximately 35-40 hours with the potential to Earn £28.2k - £32.2k.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in running a fast-paced kitchen.
• Prepare savoury menu items using Creative Gardens recipes.

Benefits

• Hourly rate pay – paid for every hour you work.
• Amazing staff discounts of up to 30% across the Garden Centre.
• Free onsite parking at each centre.
• Better work/life balance with sociable working hours.
• Complimentary lunch during each shift with free tea and coffee.
• Birthday scratch card and other small perks throughout the year.
• Uniform provided.

Closing date

Closing date for all applications is Friday 26 September 2025 at 12pm.

Our Story

We are an award-winning Group, winning countless awards for our centres and cafes over the years. Beginning our journey in the 1980s, the family-run business has grown from a small nursery working from the greenhouses at the family home to operating four garden centres and cafés across Northern Ireland. With an annual turnover of over £12m with over 220 employees.

The Group prides itself on the positive, pleasurable and enjoyable environment each centre provides both its customers and employees. This is reflected in the repeat custom through 40 years and many long-standing employees who have been an integral part of its success and growth.