Head Chef
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- England,South East,Surrey
- Full Time, Permanent
- £31,000 - £32,000 per annum
Job Description:
Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: £31,000 - £32,000
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - daytime hours (8am-5pm) - alternate weekends
About the Role
We’re looking for a Head Chef (titled Kitchen Manager internally) to lead the kitchen team within a well-established garden centre restaurant/cafe.
This is a daytime-hours role offering genuine work-life balance, working 8am-5pm on a structured rota. You’ll have full responsibility for the kitchen team and day-to-day running of the back of house operation.
Why This Role Is a Great Fit
We know how important balance is, especially in hospitality, and this role is designed with that firmly in mind:
*No Evening Shifts:Your evenings are your own - no late nights or split shifts.
*Family-Friendly Holidays:Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can properly switch off and enjoy time at home.
*Excellent Benefits Package:Includes lifestyle and retail discounts, health cash plans, and generous staff discounts.
*Free On-Site Parking:Easy, stress-free commuting.
*Ample Time Off:A full-time, permanent role with a strong focus on wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage a kitchen team of 4-6 chefs plus kitchen porters.
*Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
*Manage ordering, stock takes, and kitchen controls.
*Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
*Provide clear direction and leadership to a team that needs structure and motivation.
*Add to menu through occasional specials.
What We’re Looking For
*Head Chef background preferred, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
*Confident leader - someone who can take charge, set standards and lead a team that needs direction.
*Organised and commercially aware, with experience managing stock and kitchen processes.
Perks & Benefits
*Daytime hours (8am-5pm)
*Structured rota with alternate weekends
*Supportive senior management team
*Skilled team beneath you
*Free onsite parking, staff discounts
*Immediate start available
What’s Next?
To apply, please send your CV to
Or call for a confidential chat about the role.
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: £31,000 - £32,000
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - daytime hours (8am-5pm) - alternate weekends
About the Role
We’re looking for a Head Chef (titled Kitchen Manager internally) to lead the kitchen team within a well-established garden centre restaurant/cafe.
This is a daytime-hours role offering genuine work-life balance, working 8am-5pm on a structured rota. You’ll have full responsibility for the kitchen team and day-to-day running of the back of house operation.
Why This Role Is a Great Fit
We know how important balance is, especially in hospitality, and this role is designed with that firmly in mind:
*No Evening Shifts:Your evenings are your own - no late nights or split shifts.
*Family-Friendly Holidays:Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can properly switch off and enjoy time at home.
*Excellent Benefits Package:Includes lifestyle and retail discounts, health cash plans, and generous staff discounts.
*Free On-Site Parking:Easy, stress-free commuting.
*Ample Time Off:A full-time, permanent role with a strong focus on wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead and manage a kitchen team of 4-6 chefs plus kitchen porters.
*Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
*Manage ordering, stock takes, and kitchen controls.
*Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
*Provide clear direction and leadership to a team that needs structure and motivation.
*Add to menu through occasional specials.
What We’re Looking For
*Head Chef background preferred, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
*Confident leader - someone who can take charge, set standards and lead a team that needs direction.
*Organised and commercially aware, with experience managing stock and kitchen processes.
Perks & Benefits
*Daytime hours (8am-5pm)
*Structured rota with alternate weekends
*Supportive senior management team
*Skilled team beneath you
*Free onsite parking, staff discounts
*Immediate start available
What’s Next?
To apply, please send your CV to
Or call for a confidential chat about the role.
Job number 3547832
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Industry: FMCG
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