Total 20 job vacancies by British Garden Centres

Chefs
Full Time 30 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
Part Time 16 Hours - Fully Flexible - Including Weekends
Temporary Contract
We are looking for a skilled Chefs to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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.t
Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Food safety and hygiene to be followed.
Monitor portion size and waste.

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.

To apply:

Please send your CV to:

Lisa Wilson Restaurant Manager lwilson@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Friday 29th November 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Garden Centre Team Leader
Full Time –40 Hours Per Week – Including Weekends
As one of our Team Leaders, your role will include providing great customer service, along with supporting the Manager and mentoring our retail customer advisors, ensuring all our customers receive a positive experience once they set foot in the department.

You will be working in our outdoor and indoor departments across the Centre being involved with planning and building all our seasonal changes.
You will have a positive “can do” attitude and be a skilled Supervisor driving the team through great standards and exemplary customer service

Responsible for the efficient operation of a quality service operation through supervisory and administrative work in the till department.



What we Offer:
Benefits include onsite car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as the Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

Skills required:
Excellent customer service.
Supervisory experience.
Able to work on one’s own initiative.
Adhering to company policies.
Work well under pressure.
Good time management.
Professionalism and reliability.
Previous experience with social media and customer service
Previous experience with visual merchandising

Duties will include:
Maintain retail standards across all department areas
Customer service, including ordering and selling.
Planning and executing all seasonal set ups
Organising team schedules and any staff issues.
Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed.
Filling in for absent employees and assisting teams as needed to successfully complete projects.
Ensuring that employees follow company policies as well as health and safety regulations.
Ensuring a high and consistent standard of customer service.
Assist the centre manager in the running of the centre, Supporting him in all areas of Health and safety.
Liaising with reps/buyers about product line and orders

If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:

Please send your CV:
Lythamstannes@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close Wednesday 13th November 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you

General Manager
Full Time 48 Hours Per Week - Including Weekends & Evenings
Open all year round, the 5-star rated Woodthorpe Leisure Park is a well-established family run business. The park is in the heart of the Lincolnshire countryside and set alongside 43 acres of woodland. In the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds and a stone's throw away from the coast, it's the perfect base to explore all that the Lincolnshire area has to offer. Our superb and varied accommodation is perfect for family holidays, group holidays, for couples wishing to escape it all. We even have pet-friendly and wheelchair friendly accommodation, meaning everyone can enjoy a relaxing and comfortable stay with us.
Woody's is the onsite Restaurant and Bar, open all year round to the public and park guests. It is nestled away in a quiet corner of the park. The pub has been family owned for over 30 years and offers a vast array of facilities designed to serve not only the on-site residents and holiday makers but also the surrounding villages and communities. Serving a hearty classic pub menu and delicious daily specials, there is something for everyone to enjoy. With well appointed Function facilities and a stunning outdoor area with kids playground the business really does have something to offer everyone!
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced General Manager with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

• Can you remain calm under pressure, multitask whilst keeping a close eye on the detail?
• Are you a problem solver, organised and committed?
• Can you build robust relationships both with your team and your guests?
• Are you a strong leader, one who leads from the front with a hands-on approach?
• Can you demonstrate a sound knowledge of the food, beverage, and hospitality industry?
• Have you lots of enthusiasm and lots of energy?
• Do you have determination, clarity of vision and the will to succeed?
• Are you GUEST OBSESSED?

If you can answer yes to all the above, then we want to hear from you.

Duties include:
• Stock, Ordering and inventory.
• Team recruitment and development.
• Time management and shift planning.
• Business analysis and financial management (Stock, Labour and Profit).
• Events organising and promotion.
• Implement/deliver a weekly schedule of events to drive footfall.
• Multilateral communication. (Directors, Team, Guest, Park Residents etc)
• Ensuring the Safety of all stakeholders.
• Keeping the business legal and compliant.
• Developing a culture of guest obsessed customer care and service.
• Be responsible for your own development and time management.


To apply:

Please send your CV to: Andy Noon, Restaurant Regional Manager anoon@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Thursday 7th November 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.

Garden Centre Manager
Full Time 45 hours Per week including weekends
At British Garden Centres, not only do we aim to deliver a great experience in our Centres, but we go above and beyond in creating an exceptional customer service experience too.
We are looking for a Garden Centre Manager to join our forward-thinking team. Working in the Garden Centre this is a high-volume environment with a fast turnaround.
The successful candidate should have proven managerial experience and be physically fit as this is a very hands-on role and some heavy lifting may be required. Working weekdays, alternate weekends including Bank holidays.
Horticultural Retail experience including having previously managed a £2m+ Garden Centre. Able to manage sales and wage budgets. A commercial approach required to drive sales & profit with close attention to retail standards & merchandising. Plant knowledge preferable. Experience of HR & Health & Safety practices required. Good knowledge of excel & other Microsoft applications.

As a Garden Centre Manager, you will manage, lead, inspire and develop an amazing team and ensuring all customers have a great in store experience.

What we Offer:
Benefits include Staff car parking and staff discount at our Garden Centres and Restaurants as well as at our Leisure Park.
Rate of pay negotiable depending on experience.

Skills required:
Excellent customer service skills.
Communication and team management abilities.
Experience working in a similar role.
Experience of managing team.
Horticulture experience is beneficial.

Duties will include:
Keyholder duties.
Management duties.
Delivering all KPI’s, costs and budgeting.
Colleague development and succession planning.
Delivering colleague engagement and training.
Ordering and stock taking.
Excellent customer service.

If you would like to join our family run business and bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company and forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you.

How to apply:
Please send your CV and cover letter to: John Wallis: Garden Centre Regional Manager

jwallis@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –Monday 4th October 2024
Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Head Chef
Full Time –40 Hours Per Week -Including Weekends.
Flexible
British Garden Centres are looking for a Head Chef to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing.
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels. Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality. Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering. Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking. Experience of cooking carvery an advantage
We would love to hear from you. Salary negotiable on experience.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
• 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 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:
• Controlling and directing the food preparation process.
• Approving and polishing dishes before they reach the customer.
• Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels.
• Determining food inventory needs, stocking, and ordering.
• Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including. sanitary and food safety guidelines.
• Being responsible for health and safety.
• Being responsible for food hygiene practices.
• Team management, high level attention to detail.
• Experience of kitchen equipment.
• Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety.
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.

To apply: please send your CV to

Emma Forrest Regional Restaurant Manager

eforrest@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –Tuesday 29th October 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.

Chef
Full Time –30 Hours Per Week Including Weekends
Flexible Temporary Contract
We are looking for a skilled Chef to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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.

Duties include:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.

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.

To apply:

Please send your CV to:

Jessica Monroe Restaurant Manager Jmonroe@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Monday 28th October 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Restaurant Team Leader
Full Time 39 Hours Per Week– Fully Flexible – Including Weekends
We are seeking an experienced Restaurant Team Leader to join our team; in this role you will be asked to perform a variety of managerial functions.
This starts with providing our customers with consistently high-quality dining experience. To do this, you will need to motivate our staff and demonstrate superior customer serve skills.

As Team Leader, you will also help our team to meet its standards for quality. This will involve ensuring that all food health and safety requirements are met.
Your job may require you to hire new staff, train them and create schedules that the dynamic needs of the kitchen.

What we offer:

No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Leisure Park.

Skills required:

Excellent customer service skills.
Strong FoH and BoH skills.
Computer literate including Word and Excel.
Barista experience.
Good problem solver.
Excellent communication skills.
Good IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Knowledge/experience of stock taking.
Ability to drive sales and manage labour.
Experience of food preparation and knowledge of food safety.
Confidence in dealing with customers and complaints.
Experience in leadership and a fast-paced food business essential.

Duties include:

Establish and maintain excellent standards of guest service.
Manage small team of staff.
Assist with stock taking.
Plan staff rotas.
Deputise in the Restaurant Manager’s absence.
Adhere to company policies and ensure that these are fully communicated to all team members.
To establish and maintain the highest standards of hygiene in accordance with Health & Safety.

To apply:

Please send your CV to: Tom Hewitt, Restaurant Manager

thewitt@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –Monday 7th October 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application has been successful.

Head Chef
Full Time –40 Hours Per Week -Including Weekends.
Flexible

British Garden Centres are looking for a Head Chef to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing.
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels. Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality. Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering. Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking.
We would love to hear from you. Salary negotiable on experience.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:
Taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.
Menu Writing
Event work

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.

To apply:
Please send your CV to: Rachell Boyes Restaurant Manager rboyes@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –Tuesday 1st October 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.

Chef/Cook
Full Time 40 Hope Hour Per Week Including Weekends &
Part Time 20 Fully Flexible - Including Weekends
We are looking for skilled Chefs/Cooks to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef/Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.

Some evening work required to cover events.

What we offer:
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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.

Duties include:
Receiving deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.
Clean and tidy kitchen

To apply:

Please send your CV to:

Hayley Archer – Restaurant Manager Harcher@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –-Wednesday 18th September 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Chef/Cook
Full Time 30 Hours Per Week - Including Weekends
We are looking for skilled Chef/Cook to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Chef /Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking.
Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

We would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
• 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

Duties include:
• The taking of deliveries
• Food preparation
• Producing specials
• Baking
• Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard
• Monitor portion size and waste
• Collaborating with the Chef and Cooks to prepare meals.
• Maintaining a pantry stock record.
• Restocking the pantry and fridge or freezer as necessary

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.

To apply:

Please send your CV to: Fay Gibbens, Restaurant Manager fgibbens@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Tuesday 10th September 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Cook
Full Time 30 Hours Per Week – Fully Flexible - Including Weekends

We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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.

Duties include:
Carvery Prep
Carvery service
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.

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.

To apply:
Please send your CV to:

Alex Berry, Restaurant Manager aberry@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Thursday 5th September 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Cook
Full Time 30 Hours Per Week – Fully Flexible - Including Weekends
We are looking for a skilled Cook to prepare delicious meals according to the menu. You will cook dishes that will delight our customers with their taste and timely delivery.

An excellent Cook must be able to follow instructions in cooking and delivering well-prepared meals. They must be deft in moving around the kitchen and apt in multi-tasking. Experience in using various ingredients and cooking techniques is also important.
The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.
If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking, then we would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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.

Duties include:
Carvery Prep
Carvery service
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.

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.

To apply:
Please send your CV to:

Alex Berry, Restaurant Manager aberry@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Monday 19th August 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.

Deputy Restaurant Manager
Full Time 35 Hours per Week-
Fully Flexible - Requires Weekend working.
We are looking ideally for an experienced Deputy Restaurant Manager or talented highly motivated supervisor who is ready to take on a much bigger role. Someone who has a passion for creating & serving excellent food as well as superb organisational skills. You will have proven capabilities for running a successful restaurant/kitchen and promoting OUTSTANDING customer service. You must be enthusiastic and have the desire to pro-actively develop the business. This is a hands-on role where teamwork and communication are vital.

The main function of the Deputy Restaurant Manager is to oversee staff, ensure that the day to day business operation runs smoothly.
In addition, you will perform the duties and responsibilities for the Restaurant Manager in their absence. You will also take responsibility for your own development and that of your subordinates.

Candidate needs to have at least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.

• What we Offer:
• NO Evening work, NO split shifts, NO unsociable hours!
• Security of working in a well-established expanding family business with all the associated benefits
• Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
• 50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store.
• Additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park

The Ideal candidate will:
• Have had previous experience working in a busy hospitality venue.
• Have a thorough understanding of allergens and food safety principles and HACCP.
• Have excellent communication skills and be passionate about working as part of a team.
• Have Reasonable IT skills. (Email, Word, Excel etc)
• Be Flexible in terms of days and hours worked to meet business demands.
• Evidence Solid leadership qualities with an ability to engage with a large team to drive service and standards.
• Show Professionalism and reliability, with excellent time management.
• Remain calm under pressure, remaining friendly & confident for this customer facing role.

Duties Include (But not exclusive):

• Organising and optimising team schedules.
• Evaluating employee performance and providing training and guidance as needed
• Managing various specific initiatives, ensuring that these are completed within the scope, time and budget.
• Filling in for absent employees and assisting teams as needed to successfully complete projects.
• Ensuring that employees follow company policies, as well as health and safety regulations.
• Ensuring an exceptional and consistent standard of customer service.
• Ensure compliance with Health and safety and food safety laws and regulations.
• Manage Social Media – Facebook & Guest Feedback
• Deputise in the absence of the Manager.

To apply:

Please send your CV and cover letter to: Monique Teubes, Restaurant Manager

mteubes@britishgardencentres.com


If you’re application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you.

Head Chef
Full Time –Hours Per Week -Including Weekends.
Flexible
British Garden Centres are looking for a Head Chef to bring your ideas and talents to our fast-growing company of over 60 Centres and growing.
Managing and working closely with other Chefs of all levels. Creating menu items, recipes and developing dishes ensuring variety and quality. Determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering. Ultimately responsible for ensuring the kitchen meets all regulations including sanitary and food safety guidelines.

If you are looking for a role where you are given the opportunity to take pride in your work, where you can create your own ideas for specials and home baking.
We would love to hear from you.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business & the associated benefits
Rate of pay negotiable, dependent upon skills and experience.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, additionally discount rates available for Woodthorpe Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
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 3 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:
Taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Monitor portion size and waste.
Menu Writing
Event work

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.

To apply:
Please send your CV to: Jessica Monroe, Restaurant Manager jmonroe@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close –Monday 29th July 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, if your application is successful, someone from the management team will be in touch with you, thank you.

Sous Chef
Full Time 30 Hours - Fully Flexible - Including Weekends
British Garden Centres is a well-known large UK retailer known for its high-quality customer service, plants, and restaurants. As a growing family business, we are driven to have the best quality customer service in our Garden Centres and Restaurants.
We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our Restaurant team you must be resilient in order to work there.
You should also be quick thinking, self-driven, and motivated to be able handle the dynamic nature of kitchen activities. Sous Chef will be working closely with the Chef to prepare meals for our customers.

The goal is to help preserve and enhance our reputation so we can expand our clientele.

What we offer:
No evening work, split shifts or unsociable hours, year-round business.
Security of working in a well-established expanding family business.
Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day & Easter Sunday
50% meal discount at any BGC restaurant & 20% discount at any BGC store, discount rates available at our Leisure Park.

Skills needed:
In-depth knowledge of the kitchen’s routines and utensils
Ability to grasp and follow the Head Chef’s culinary instructions
Knowledge of food preparation methods and presentation
Knowledge of how to maintain and care for culinary utensils
Diplomatic and conflict resolution skills
Ability to work under pressure through rapid deadlines
Knowledge of HACCP.
Able to manage multiple orders.
Professionalism and reliability.
Remain calm under pressure.
Good time management.t
Level 2 basic food hygiene is an advantage.

Duties include:
The taking of deliveries.
Food preparation.
Producing specials.
Prepare, cook, and present food quickly and efficiently to a high standard.
Food safety and hygiene to be followed.
Monitor portion size and waste.

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.

To apply:

Please send your CV to: Kim Bottley, Restaurant Manager kbottley@britishgardencentres.com

Applications close – Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact you if your application is successful.