Executive Chef for British Garden Centres Restaurant

4 weeks ago


Didcot, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom British Garden Centres Full time
About Us

British Garden Centres is a well-established expanding family business that operates a newly refurbished restaurant at Chilton. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional dining experiences to our customers, and we're looking for skilled Cooks to join our team.

Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience. Additionally, we offer a range of benefits, including no evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business, security of working in a well-established expanding family business, 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, and more.

Job Description

We are seeking an Executive Chef who will be responsible for preparing delicious meals according to the menu. The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a busy kitchen, be creative at making dishes but also able to work to specs, and possess knowledge of HACCP. Key responsibilities include taking deliveries, food preparation, producing specials, and presenting food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 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 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.
Why Choose Us?

At British Garden Centres, we value our employees and provide a supportive work environment. If you have passion, can work equally well as part of a team or independently, are up for a challenge and thrive in a fast-paced work environment, then we would love you to become part of our work family.


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