Sous Chef | Garden Centre Cafe | Daytime Hours!! | Bagshot at Chefs for Chefs ltd

Bagshot, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

34000.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Culinary Skills, Team Leadership, Time Management, Food Safety, Communication, Teamwork, Cooking, Preparation, Quality Control, Customer Service

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Sous Chef – Daytime Hours – Thriving Garden Centre Café – Bagshot Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career? Our client is seeking a Sous Chef to join their thriving garden centre café in Bagshot, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, pizzas, paninis, and homemade cakes to hundreds of happy guests each day in a beautifully refurbished 400-seat café. You’ll support the Head Chef in leading a passionate, fast-paced kitchen team, producing simple but high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Every day brings variety and exciting challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to develop your skills in a professional and supportive environment. What’s in it for you: Daytime hours – no evenings! Full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week) Excellent staff discount across the garden centre Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday off Long service benefits and recognition Brand new kitchen facilities Supportive, friendly team culture Holiday entitlement based on hours worked Career development opportunities within a growing business What we’re looking for: Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment Ability to lead shifts, maintain high standards, and motivate the team Calm under pressure with excellent time management Reliable, hands-on, and passionate about great food and service Strong communication and teamwork skills Key responsibilities: Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff Maintain quality standards and food safety procedures Prepare, cook, and plate dishes during busy service periods Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture Pay & Hours: £30,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience) 40 hours per week, with daytime shifts only About our client: Our client is a well-established, family-run garden centre group with multiple locations across the South East. Known for their dedication to exceptional service, quality products, and team development, they continue to grow while maintaining a friendly, inclusive working environment. Their values – trust, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and excellence – shape everything they do, from serving customers to supporting their staff.

Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and supervise kitchen staff. Maintain quality standards and food safety procedures while preparing and plating dishes during busy service periods.