Chef – Daytime Hours – Thriving Garden Centre Café – Bagshot

Competitive Salary

Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career?
Our client is seeking a 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

• 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:

• Competitive salary

• 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.