Head Chef
Location: Osterley
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
40 hours per week – weekdays and weekends
About Us
British Garden Centres is the UK’s largest family owned garden centre group, with 80 centres nationwide. Founded by the Stubbs family, the business has grown rapidly through significant expansion and acquisitions, evolving from its first site at Woodthorpe Garden Centre into a national brand.
The group now includes garden centres, restaurants, nurseries, and distribution centres, employing more than 3,500 colleagues across the UK. Despite its scale, British Garden Centres maintains strong family values, a community focus, and a commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive environment for both customers and employees.
What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe 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 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.
To be able to coach and develop a team.
Stock and waste management experience.
Duties include:
Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality.
Determining food inventory needs, stocking, and ordering.
Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including. sanitary and food safety guidelines.
Being responsible for health and safety.
Being responsible for food hygiene practices.
Team management.
High level attention to detail.
Experience of kitchen equipment.
Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety.
To apply:
Please send your CV to: Tibor Szucs – Restaurant Manager [email protected]
Applications close – Friday 28th August 2026
Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Experience:
- Chef: 2 years (preferred)
- working in a busy kitchen: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Basic Food & Hygiene (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
