Sous Chef | Garden Centre Cafe | Daytime Hours!! | Bagshot

<h3><strong>Sous Chef – Daytime Hours – Thriving Garden Centre Café – Bagshot</strong></h3><p><strong>Salary:</strong> £30,000 – £34,000 per year</p><p>Are you a talented and enthusiastic chef ready to take the next step in your culinary career?<br>Our client is seeking a <strong>Sous Chef</strong> to join their thriving <strong>garden centre café</strong> in <strong>Bagshot</strong>, serving freshly prepared breakfasts, lunches, pizzas, paninis, and homemade cakes to hundreds of happy guests each day in a <strong>beautifully refurbished 400-seat café</strong>.</p><p>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.</p><h3><strong>What’s in it for you:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Daytime hours – no evenings!</strong></li><li><strong>Full-time, permanent role</strong> (40 hours per week)</li><li><strong>Excellent staff discount</strong> across the garden centre</li><li><strong>Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and Easter Sunday off</strong></li><li><strong>Long service benefits</strong> and recognition</li><li><strong>Brand new kitchen facilities</strong></li><li><strong>Supportive, friendly team culture</strong></li><li><strong>Holiday entitlement</strong> based on hours worked</li><li><strong>Career development opportunities</strong> within a growing business</li></ul><h3><strong>What we’re looking for:</strong></h3><ul><li>Experience in a <strong>fast-paced kitchen</strong> environment</li><li>Ability to <strong>lead shifts</strong>, maintain high standards, and motivate the team</li><li><strong>Calm under pressure</strong> with excellent time management</li><li><strong>Reliable, hands-on</strong>, and passionate about great food and service</li><li>Strong <strong>communication and teamwork</strong> skills</li></ul><h3><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li>Support the <strong>Head Chef</strong> in daily kitchen operations</li><li>Supervise line cooks, prep cooks, and other kitchen staff</li><li>Maintain <strong>quality standards</strong> and food safety procedures</li><li>Prepare, cook, and plate dishes during busy service periods</li><li>Foster a <strong>positive, team-oriented kitchen culture</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>Pay &amp; Hours:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>£30,000 – £34,000 per year</strong> (depending on experience)</li><li><strong>40 hours per week</strong>, with daytime shifts only</li></ul><h3><strong>About our client:</strong></h3><p>Our client is a <strong>well-established, family-run garden centre group</strong> with multiple locations across the South East. Known for their dedication to <strong>exceptional service, quality products, and team development</strong>, they continue to grow while maintaining a friendly, inclusive working environment. Their values – <strong>trust, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and excellence</strong> – shape everything they do, from serving customers to supporting their staff.</p>