Café Chef / Chef de Partie - Weybridge Garden Centre

Job Title: (40 Hours per Week)
Location: Weybridge Garden Centre
Reports To: Head Chef and Sous Chef

Overview
Weybridge Garden Centre is looking for a skilled and dependable Café Chef / Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. This role offers a minimum of 30 hours per week, with the opportunity for overtime during peak trading periods. You will be instrumental in delivering fresh, high-quality dishes that define the traditional garden centre café experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of classic garden centre café dishes, including breakfasts, brunch items, light lunches, soups, sandwiches, and daily specials
• Take ownership of your section, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely service
• Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in the smooth running of the kitchen
• Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety at all times
• Adhere strictly to food hygiene and health and safety regulations (including HACCP)
• Assist with stock management, ordering, and correct storage procedures
• Control portions and minimise waste to support efficient kitchen operations
• Contribute to menu ideas, seasonal offerings, and daily specials
• Work closely with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless customer experience
• Assist with opening and closing duties, ensuring the kitchen is service-ready
• Remain calm, efficient, and professional during busy service periods

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, Café Chef, or similar role
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and kitchen safety standards
• Ability to manage a section independently while working as part of a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and busy periods
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to develop

What We Offer

• Stable 40-hour working week with regular overtime opportunities
• Supportive kitchen environment led by experienced Head and Sous Chefs
• Opportunity to contribute creatively to menus and specials
• Staff benefits and meals (where applicable)
• A friendly, fast-paced working environment within a well-established garden centre

If you take pride in producing fresh, simple, well-executed food and thrive in a busy café kitchen, we would welcome your application.