Field-Based Training & Development Chef (National Travel)

British Garden Centres; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

British Garden Centres is seeking a Training & Development Chef to support around 40 restaurant locations nationwide. This hands-on role focuses on developing teams, maintaining food quality standards, supporting new site openings and driving operational excellence through practical training and coaching.

Travel is extensive and you must have your own transport. You will work with Restaurant Managers, Head Chefs and kitchen teams to ensure consistency, compliance and high standards across all

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or senior kitchen role.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training and coaching across all restaurant locations.
• Support onboarding and development of new chefs and kitchen team members.
• Identify skills gaps and provide tailored training programmes.
• Develop and maintain training materials, guides and SOPs.
• Conduct regular training audits and follow-up visits to ensure learning is embedded.
• Support restaurant teams with menus, recipes and food standards implementation.
• Assist sites in achieving operational excellence through best practice coaching.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control across locations.
• Provide hands-on support during peak trading periods when required.
• Work with site management teams to improve kitchen performance and efficiency.
• Support new openings and refurbishments.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and training of new kitchen teams.
• Ensure new teams are trained on recipes, systems, food safety and company standards before opening.
• Provide intensive post-opening support to ensure successful launches.
• Promote a strong food safety culture across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct kitchen audits and support corrective action plans where required.
• Provide guidance on maintaining excellent Environmental Health standards.

Skills

Training & development

Food safety knowledge

Communication

Independent working

Organisation & planning

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Driving Licence

Own vehicle

Job description

British Garden Centres is seeking a Training & Development Chef to support around 40 restaurant locations nationwide. This hands-on role focuses on developing teams, maintaining food quality standards, supporting new site openings and driving operational excellence through practical training and coaching.

Travel is extensive and you must have your own transport. You will work with Restaurant Managers, Head Chefs and kitchen teams to ensure consistency, compliance and high standards across all