Sous Chef – Café Blue, Lower Morden Garden Centre
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Café Blue, Lower Morden Garden Centre.
Are you passionate about great food, high standards, and delivering exceptional customer experiences? We’re looking for a talented and motivated Sous Chef to support the day-to-day running of our busy kitchen, helping to deliver fresh, high-quality dishes while inspiring and developing the team around you.
Position: Sous Chef
Location: Café Blue, Lower Morden Garden Centre
Hours: Part-Time, 32 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Why Join Us?
At Café Blue, we pride ourselves on serving delicious food in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Our teams are supported, valued, and encouraged to develop their skills, creating opportunities for personal and professional growth.
We are committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience alongside outstanding customer service. Our customers expect quality, consistency, and attention to detail, and our café team plays a vital role in making every visit memorable.
As part of a thriving and customer-focused business, you'll enjoy working in a supportive environment where teamwork, creativity, and excellence are celebrated.
About the Opportunity
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen. You'll play a key role in maintaining food quality, supporting and developing the kitchen team, and ensuring smooth and efficient kitchen operations.
This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example and takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service standards.
What You'll Be Doing
- Supporting the Head Chef in the daily operation of the kitchen
- Assisting with food preparation and service to ensure consistently high standards
- Supervising and motivating kitchen team members during service
- Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation, and portion control
- Helping to manage stock levels, deliveries, and stock rotation procedures
- Monitoring food waste and supporting cost control initiatives
- Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health, and safety regulations
- Assisting with staff training and development to build a strong and capable team
- Supporting menu development and seasonal food offerings
- Stepping into the Head Chef's role when required and helping to ensure smooth kitchen operations
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef, Senior Chef de Partie, or similar role
- A passion for fresh food and high-quality customer experiences
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- The ability to lead, motivate, and support a kitchen team
- Good knowledge of food hygiene, health, and safety standards
- Experience with stock management, food cost control, and waste reduction
- A proactive, positive, and hands-on approach to work
- The ability to perform well in a busy kitchen environment
What's in It for You?
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
- The chance to work with a passionate team committed to quality and service
- A varied and rewarding role where your contribution will make a real difference
If you're a dedicated chef looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team that takes pride in delivering exceptional food and service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Café Blue team at Lower Morden Garden Centre.
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
