Sous Chef

British Garden Centres; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector is seeking a skilled Chef to join their team in Wolverhampton. The ideal candidate will prepare a delicious traditional pub menu and be capable of working in a busy kitchen environment. With responsibilities including food preparation and managing multiple orders, this position is integral to maintaining quality service and enhancing the restaurant's reputation. A generous discount for meals and staff parking are among the benefits offered.

Benefits

50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant

20% discount at any BGC store

Discount rates available at Leisure Park

Staff parking

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking carvery is an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple orders.
• Remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and cooking to a high standard.
• Taking deliveries and monitoring portion size and waste.
• Producing specials and presenting food efficiently.

Skills

Experience of working in a busy kitchen

Creative at making dishes

Knowledge of HACCP

Good time management

Professionalism and reliability

Education

Level 2 basic food hygiene

Job description

Full Time 35 Hours Per Week Including Evenings & Weekends

We are looking for a skilledChef to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

We serve a traditional pub menu and a varied specials board; we provide quality Food.

The hours of work will be working weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

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

We would love to hear from you.

What we offer:

Staff parking.
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:

Experience of working in a busy kitchen.

Creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs.

Experience of cooking carvery is an advantage.

Knowledge of HACCP.

Able to manage multiple orders.

Professionalism and reliability

Remain calm under pressure.

Good time management

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.

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.

To apply:

Please send your CV:

James Parrott Restaurant Manager

[e-mail]

Applications close –Thursday 26^th June 2025

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