Head Chef

Full Time 45 Hours Per Week Including Weekends

We are looking for a skilled Head Chef 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 Head 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.

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

Some evening work required to cover events.

What we offer:
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:

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:

Receiving deliveries.

Food preparation.

Producing specials.

Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Monitor portion size and waste.

Clean and tidy kitchen

To apply:

Please send your CV to:

Claire Reynolds - Restaurant Manager CReynolds@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close --Tuesday 8th April 2025

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Head Chef: 2 years (preferred)
• Cooking: 2 years (preferred)
• Working in a busy Kitchen: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Level 2 Basic Food & Hygiene (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/04/2025