Position Overview & Specifications

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Head Chef with a can-do attitude to manage our kitchen here at our exciting newly refurbished restaurant at Trentham Garden Centre in the next few months.

We would love you to have previous experience in a similar role, with good knowledge of food and kitchen procedures with the ability to be able to manage the back-of-house team. The successful Head Chef must be self-motivated, quality-driven, and keen to learn and develop.

Salary will be dependent on experience, but you can expect your role to be varied and rewarding. There are great opportunities to develop and progress your career within the Blue Diamond Group. In addition, there is a generous staff discount and paid holiday.

Hours of work will be based on a 40-hour week working 5 days out of 7.

Roles & Responsibilities:

· To deliver a consistent quality of a high standard for the restaurant.

· To provide our customers with exceptional customer service

· To assist the Restaurant Manager in controlling stock, minimising wastage and working within the budget.

· Providing a safe, secure and appealing food and beverage environment by adhering to the companies Health & Safety policies

The successful Head Chef will:

· Be able to work unsupervised and work well within a team

· Have a good eye for detail

· Will suit a Sous Chef ambitious to take on their first Head Chef role

Who are we?
Blue Diamond Group is the 2nd largest Garden Centre Group, with 39 centres throughout the UK and in the Channel Islands and we are continuously growing. Our centres are widely regarded as some of the best in the country and we have won many retail and restaurant awards. Our extensive refurbishment programme ensures that our centres and restaurants offer style and innovation in an aspirational environment which encourages loyalty and satisfaction from our customers. We invite you to look at our website and view pictures and videos of recent developments such as East Bridgford and Redfields.

As well as a rewarding career with potential for career development, you can expect a competitive salary, attractive staff discount and paid holidays.

If you like the sound of a fantastic fast-growing company with a great heritage and want to make a positive contribution to a business which in return helps all employees to maximise their full potential, then we would like to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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