Head Chef Staunton Garden Centre

Staunton Garden Centre in Gloucestershire, is looking for a Head Chef to join the senior leadership team in managing the kitchen in our busy customer facing restaurant. Serving an all day freshly produced menu in stylish contemporary surroundings you will be responsible for every aspect of the kitchen.

Our restaurant offers premium quality British food and drink served with friendly professionalism and unfailing courtesy.

Much of the food is home-made on the premises using only the finest of ingredients. You will be expected to create menus (the menu changes weekly), source products and suppliers and control GP, wastage, portion control and stock.

There is seating for 120 covers within the Restaurant and local outside catering is also undertaken.  We also hold special events within the Restaurant eg; Italian Nights, French Nights.

We are seeking a dedicated Head Chef to co-ordinate the entire kitchen operation of the restaurant, manage a small team, whilst also maintaining high standards of quality control, hygiene, health and safety in accordance with legal requirements and company requirements.

Successful applicants will work retail style hours approximately 35-40 per week. A salary of circa £21K is offered.

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef in a busy commercial restaurant, café or contract catering operation would be desirable.

If you have dedication, drive and real enthusiasm for food and would like to demonstrate this in one of our dynamic and progressive restaurant environments, I would like to hear from you.

Please send your CV to Brian Lewis at Staunton Garden Centre, Staunton Cross, Ledbury Road, Staunton, Gloucestershire GL19 3QA or call him on 01452 840612