Kitchen Manager Daytime Shifts Only St Albans Up to £32,000 per year Looking for a kitchen leadership role that doesn t take over your evenings? This could be exactly what you ve been waiting for. A well-established Garden Centre Café in St Albans is searching for a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a small, friendly kitchen team in a busy daytime-only operation. Perfect for an experienced Sous Chef or Senior Chef ready to step into management without sacrificing work-life balance. What s on offer: Salary up to £32,000 per annum 40-hour working week Daytime-only operation Shifts scheduled between 7:45am and 5:00pm Straight shifts only no late finishes or split shifts Alternate weekends typically required Free staff parking on site Uniform provided Company pension scheme 30% staff discount Sick pay included The Role: You ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with a small team of two chefs/kitchen staff. This is a very hands-on role where you ll lead service, maintain standards, manage stock, and ensure smooth kitchen operations throughout the day. The café is part of a successful garden centre group known for welcoming hospitality, freshly prepared food, homemade baked goods, and a loyal customer base who return regularly for breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks. We d love to hear from you if you have: Experience as a Sous Chef, Kitchen Supervisor, Team Leader or above Strong organisational and kitchen management skills Knowledge