Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Abingdon
Salary: Up to £35,000 per year
* Day time hours with alternate weekends *
Are you an experienced Kitchen Manager or Head Chef with a passion for fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to lead a busy kitchen at a garden centre restaurant.
The restaurant is known for their freshly prepared, seasonally inspired menus, and they pride themselves on being a fun, friendly workplace. They have been recognised nationally with awards including Best UK Workplace 2023
About the Role:
As the Kitchen Manager/Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for:
Leading a talented team of chefs and kitchen assistants
Creating delicious, made-from-scratch meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Managing a seasonally changing menu, offering hot breakfasts, lunches, and snacks
Setting the pace, food quality standards, and ensuring smooth day-to-day kitchen operations
Collaborating closely with the Restaurant Manager to enhance customer experienceWorking Hours:
Full-time, 39.5 hours per week
2-week rota: 4 weekdays plus alternate weekends (1 weekday and weekend off every other week)
No unsociable hours or split shiftsWhat's on Offer:
Competitive salary of £32,000 - £35,000 per year
A fantastic benefits package including:
Company pension
Life insurance
Generous employee discounts
Free or discounted food
Free on-site parking
Company eve...