Sous Chef

Company Information and Introduction

Sous Chef - Daytime Hours - Thriving Garden Centre Café - Bagshot

Are you a talented and enthusiastic person ready to take the next step in their culinary career?

Join a thriving garden centre café as a member of our talented kitchen team, serving guests fresh breakfasts, lunches, pizzas, paninis, and fresh homemade cakes to hundreds of guests everyday, in our newly refurbished 400-seat café.

Pay & HoursCompetitive salary based on experience, working 40 hours per week

About The Company:[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family-run business, [Employer hidden] has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2026. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment! We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering top-notch products and service while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.

We're looking for a Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading a passionate team in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen. The menu is straightforward but produced to the highest standard, using quality ingredients and efficient systems. No two days are the same and you will be faced with different, exciting challenges to help you develop your culinary skills.

Our Benefits

• Daytime hours - no evenings!
• Full-time permanent role (40 hours per a week)
• Excellent staff discount across the garden centre
• Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday off
• Long service benefits
• Brand new kitchen
• A supportive, professional team culture
• Holiday entitlement dependant on the hours worked
• Opportunities for growth and development within the business.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen
• Calm under pressure and good time management skills
• Able to lead shifts, maintain standards, and work well within a team
• Reliable, hands-on, and committed to creating great food and service
• Good communication and teamwork is a necessity

Key Skills and Competencies

• Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff in accordance with the Head Chef
• Ensure all food preparation meets quality standards
• Maintain morale and teamwork in the kitchen
• Assist the Head Chef in the daily running of the kitchen
• Preparing, cooking, and plating dishes, especially during busy periods

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact:

Name: Recruitment Team

Phone: [contact hidden]