Head Chef Garden Centre Surrey Salary: 31,000 - 32,000We''re on the lookout for a confident and passionate Head Chef to lead our client''s restaurant kitchen within a busy and welcoming garden centre environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on cooking while also leading a small team, maintaining standards, and creating great food - all with a healthy work-life balance.Why This Role Is a Great FitWe know how important balance is, especially in hospitality, and this role is designed with that firmly in mind:No Evening Shifts: Your evenings are your own - no late nights or split shifts.Family-Friendly Holidays: Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can properly switch off and enjoy time at home.Excellent Benefits Package: Includes lifestyle and retail discounts, health cash plans, and generous staff discounts.Free On-Site Parking: Easy, stress-free commuting.Ample Time Off: A full-time, permanent role with a strong focus on wellbeing.Who We''re Looking ForThis role would suit an experienced Head Chef or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up. You''ll be someone who leads by example, enjoys working with fresh ingredients, and takes pride in running an organised, positive kitchen.Your Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the kitchen team day-to-day, ensuring smooth and efficient service.Preparing and delivering fresh, high-quality dishes to a consistently high standard.Managing stock control, ordering, and minimising waste.Maintaining excellen