Jack's Patch Garden Centre
Head Chef
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Company Description
Jack's Patch Garden Centre is a locally focused destination offering plants, gardening supplies, and a welcoming restaurant experience for visitors. The garden centre aims to create a friendly, family-friendly environment where guests can relax, shop, and enjoy freshly prepared food at a standard not found in regular garden centres. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that enhance the customer experience and the quality of products offered. Working at Jack's Patch Garden Centre provides an opportunity to be part of a small, supportive team in a setting that values sustainability, customer service, and seasonal produce.
Role Description
The Head Chef is a full-time, on-site role based at Jack's Patch Garden Centre in Kirton In Lindsey. The Head Chef will lead the kitchen operation, planning menus, preparing high-quality dishes, and ensuring consistent presentation and portion control. Responsibilities include:
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- Managing stock levels
- Ordering ingredients
- Controlling food costs
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards in line with regulations
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The role involves:
- Supervising and training kitchen team members
- Organizing daily prep
- Coordinating service during busy periods
- Collaborating with management to design seasonal menus that reflect the garden centre’s identity
The Head Chef will also be responsible for:
- Maintaining a clean, efficient kitchen
- Implementing health and safety procedures
- Supporting a positive, respectful working environment
Qualifications
- Strong culinary skills, with proven experience as a Head Chef or senior chef in a café, restaurant, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of menu planning, recipe development, and portion control, ideally with experience using seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
- Demonstrated ability to manage kitchen operations, including stock control, ordering, and cost management.
- Sound understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations, and health and safety practices, with relevant certifications preferred (e.g., Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3).
- Experience leading and training kitchen staff, fostering teamwork, and maintaining a professional, inclusive workplace.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to work efficiently during peak service times.
- Flexibility to work weekends and peak trading periods as required by the garden centre’s operating schedule.
- Good communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with front-of-house and management teams.
- Previous experience in a garden centre, café, or similar hospitality environment is an advantage but not essential.
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