Job Description

Sous Chef - The Park Restaurant, Cadbury Garden Centre

Step into a role where creativity meets quality, and your flair for flavour takes centre stage. The Park Restaurant at Cadbury Garden Centre is seeking a passionate and driven

Sous Chef

to join our dynamic kitchen team. This is your opportunity to bring energy, innovation, and excellence to a thriving daytime dining environment -- no late nights, just extraordinary food with extraordinary people.

About the Role

As Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional dishes that delight our guests and reflect our commitment to fresh, locally sourced ingredients. You'll support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen, inspiring the team, and maintaining the highest culinary standards.

Our menu is a celebration of seasonality and creativity -- and we're looking for someone who can inject every plate with flair and purpose.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day management and operation of the kitchen. Lead by example to motivate and develop the kitchen team, ensuring smooth service and a positive working environment. Maintain impeccable food quality, presentation, and consistency across all dishes. Contribute to menu planning, innovation, and special promotions that showcase local and seasonal ingredients. Oversee stock control, ordering, and waste management in line with budget and sustainability goals. Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times. Manage preparation schedules and delegate effectively to meet service demands. Assist in the training and mentoring of junior chefs to support professional growth and maintain team excellence. Collaborate closely with front-of-house colleagues to ensure seamless guest experiences.

About You

We're looking for a Sous Chef who brings passion, precision, and personality to the kitchen. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, love to innovate, and take pride in every dish you create.

Essential qualities:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie in a busy, quality-led kitchen. A strong understanding of modern cooking techniques and kitchen management. A creative mind with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills. A calm, can-do attitude with the ability to inspire others. A genuine love for daytime service and the balance it brings.

Why Join Us

Daytime hours

- enjoy your evenings again.

Career progression opportunities

within a growing and supportive business.

Guaranteed time off

on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day, and Easter Sunday. Work in a vibrant, forward-thinking environment within one of the region's most beloved garden centres. A supportive team culture that values creativity, collaboration, and pride in great food.
If you're ready to bring oomph, originality, and leadership to a kitchen that values passion and personality, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us make The Park Restaurant a place where every plate tells a story.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person