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

Salary: £30,000 – £34,000 per year

Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
Our client is seeking a Sous Chef to join their thriving garden centre café in Bagshot, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, pizzas, paninis, and homemade cakes to hundreds of happy guests each day in a beautifully refurbished 400-seat café.

You’ll support the Head Chef in leading a passionate, fast-paced kitchen team, producing simple but high-quality dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Every day brings variety and exciting challenges, offering fantastic opportunities to develop your skills in a professional and supportive environment.

What’s in it for you:

• Daytime hours – no evenings!
• Full-time, permanent role (40 hours per week)
• Excellent staff discount across the garden centre
• Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday off
• Long service benefits and recognition
• Brand new kitchen facilities
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Holiday entitlement based on hours worked
• Career development opportunities within a growing business

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Ability to lead shifts, maintain high standards, and motivate the team
• Calm under pressure with excellent time management
• Reliable, hands-on, and passionate about great food and service
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Key responsibilities:

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
• Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff
• Maintain quality standards and food safety procedures
• Prepare, cook, and plate dishes during busy service periods
• Foster a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture

Pay & Hours:

• £30,000 – £34,000 per year (depending on experience)
• 40 hours per week, with daytime shifts only

About our client:

Our client is a well-established, family-run garden centre group with multiple locations across the South East. Known for their dedication to exceptional service, quality products, and team development, they continue to grow while maintaining a friendly, inclusive working environment. Their values – trust, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and excellence – shape everything they do, from serving customers to supporting their staff.