Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: £31,000 - £32,000
Hours: 42.5 hours per week - daytime hours (8am-5pm) - alternate weekends

About the Role

We're looking for a Head Chef (titled Kitchen Manager internally) to lead the kitchen team within a well-established garden centre restaurant/cafe.

This is a daytime-hours role offering genuine work-life balance, working 8am-5pm on a structured rota. You'll have full responsibility for the kitchen team and day-to-day running of the back of house operation.

Why This Role Is a Great Fit

We 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a kitchen team of 4-6 chefs plus kitchen porters.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Manage ordering, stock takes, and kitchen controls.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Provide clear direction and leadership to a team that needs structure and motivation.
• Add to menu through occasional specials.

What We're Looking For

• Head Chef background preferred, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
• Confident leader - someone who can take charge, set standards and lead a team that needs direction.
• Organised and commercially aware, with experience managing stock and kitchen processes.

Perks & Benefits

• Daytime hours (8am-5pm)
• Structured rota with alternate weekends
• Supportive senior management team
• Skilled team beneath you
• Free onsite parking, staff discounts
• Immediate start available

What's Next?

To apply, please send your CV to leo@morepeople.co.uk
Or call 07522 237 512 for a confidential chat about the role.