About UsPart of the prestigious Blue Diamond Group, Sanders Garden Centre is one of the South West's premier retail and dining destinations. Following a beautiful refurbishment, our site features unique dining concepts: The Parlour and our premier pâtisserie, Origins, complete with an open kitchen.We pride ourselves on fresh, seasonal menus, restaurant classics, and delivering memorable food in a vibrant, high-volume daytime setting. We are looking for a passionate, creative, and motivated Chef to join our supportive kitchen brigade.Why Work With Us?Say goodbye to late nights and exhausting split shifts! We offer the ultimate work-life balance for hospitality professionals.
- Daytime Hours Only: No evening shifts or split shifts—giving you your nights back.
- Guaranteed Holidays: The entire centre is closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, and Easter Sunday.
- Career Growth: Part of a large, supportive group with excellent training and internal progression opportunities.
- Perks & Benefits: Free on-site parking, company pension, and fantastic staff discounts across Blue Diamond garden centres and restaurants.
What You Will DoWorking alongside our Head Chef and Sous Chef, you will play a key role in running a busy kitchen:
- Prepare, cook, and present high-quality, fresh dishes to exact specifications.
- Take ownership of a designated section during fast-paced breakfast and lunch services.
- Maintain consistency, portion control, and excellent presentation standards.
- Contribute creative ideas for our seasonal menus, daily specials, and events.
- Assist in ordering, checking, and rotating fresh stock and ingredients.
- Support, mentor, and help develop junior members of the kitchen team.
- Adhere to the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, HACCP, and health & safety regulations.
What We Are Looking For
- Experience: Proven experience working as a Chef or Chef de Partie in a busy, fast-paced restaurant or café environment.
- Passion for Food: A genuine love for fresh ingredients, seasonal cooking, and high standards of presentation.
- Skills: Strong communication, time-management, and organization skills under pressure.
- Qualifications: Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 minimum) is preferred.
- Attitude: A positive, reliable team player who is eager to contribute to a thriving kitchen culture.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
