Sous Chef

British Garden Centres; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal discount

Store discount

Family business stability

Job summary

British Garden Centres in Chilton is seeking a Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team. You must be resilient, quick-thinking, self-driven and motivated to handle the dynamic kitchen activities.

You will work closely with the Head Chef to prepare meals, manage deliveries, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and presentation. We offer a stable, family-run environment with no late shifts and weekend work included.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of kitchen routines and utensils
• Ability to follow Head Chef’s culinary instructions
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and presentation
• Knowledge of maintaining and caring for culinary utensils
• Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
• Knowledge of HACCP principles
• Ability to manage multiple orders
• Professionalism and reliability
• Remain calm under pressure
• Good time management
• Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Taking deliveries
• Food preparation
• Producing specials
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and to a high standard
• Food safety and hygiene compliance
• Monitor portion size and waste
• thrive in a fast-paced environment and be a team player

Skills

Kitchen knowledge

Follow instructions

Food preparation

Utensil care

Conflict resolution

HACCP

Multi-tasking

Professionalism

Composure under pressure

Time management

Food hygiene level 2

Job description

Location: Chilton

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per Week: 30 Hours per Week Including Weekends

British Garden Centres is a well-known large UK retailer known for its high-quality customer service, plants, and restaurants. As a growing family business, we are driven to have the best quality customer service in our Garden Centres and Restaurants.

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team you must be resilient in order to work there.

You should also be quick thinking, self-driven, and motivated to be able handle the dynamic nature of kitchen activities. Sous Chef will be working closely with the Chef to prepare meals for our customers.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

What we offer

No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed

• In-depth knowledge of the kitchen’s routines and utensils
• Ability to grasp and follow the Head Chef’s culinary instructions
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and presentation
• Knowledge of how to maintain and care for culinary utensils
• Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work under pressure through rapid deadlinesKnowledge of HACCP.
• Able to manage multiple orders.
• Professionalism and reliability.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Good time management.t
• Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include

• The taking of deliveries.
• Food preparation.
• Producing specials.
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
• Food safety and hygiene to be followed.
• Monitor portion size and waste.
• If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.

Applications close – Tuesday 20th October 2025

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.