Senior Sous Chef
Whitehall Garden Centre – Herb Garden Restaurant, Lacock
Whitehall Garden Centre is a family-run, award-winning business, and we are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Sous Chef to join our team at the Herb Garden Restaurant.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated chef with a passion for fresh food, high standards and leading a kitchen team. The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and helping to deliver excellent food and service.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in a senior kitchen role, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead and motivate a team in a busy, fast-paced environment.
Working Pattern
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Four days during the week, plus alternate weekends.
- Every other weekend off, with an additional day off during the week.
- Straight shifts – no evening work.
Senior Sous Chef Duties
- Support the Head Chef and Catering Operations Manager with the day-to-day running and management of the kitchen.
- Lead, motivate and support the kitchen team, ensuring high standards are maintained.
- Organise and oversee kitchen sections, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
- Prepare and cook fresh food to a consistently high standard.
- Assist with menu planning, food preparation and presentation.
- Monitor stock levels, ordering and stock control to minimise waste.
- Ensure food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed at all times.
- Maintain company standards, recipes and specifications.
- Help train and develop kitchen team members.
- Take responsibility for the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence.
Benefits Include
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- Every other weekend off.
- Straight shifts – no evening work.
- Free parking.
- Accrued holiday pay.
- Great staff discount.
- Workplace pension.
Work Location: In person – Herb Garden Restaurant, Whitehall Garden Centre, Lacock.
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