Head Chef - Herb Garden

Whitehall Garden Centres

Lacock, England

Full-Time

Posted on October 05, 2026

Whitehall Garden Centre is a family-run, award-winning business with a passion for great food, excellent customer service and creating a welcoming environment for our guests.

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef Herb Garden to join the team at our popular Herb Garden restaurant.

The role offers straight shifts with no evening work, providing an excellent work-life balance.

The Role:

As Head Chef of the Herb Garden, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, leading and inspiring a professional team while ensuring consistently high standards of food, service, hygiene and kitchen operations.

Key responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the Herb Garden kitchen

Lead, manage and motivate a professional kitchen team

Ensure the team delivers consistently high standards of food quality and presentation

Plan and organise kitchen rotas, staffing and daily operations effectively

Support the recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development of kitchen team members

Lead by example, creating a positive, professional and supportive kitchen environment

Demonstrate excellent people management and kitchen management skills

Be creative and passionate about food, bringing new ideas and enthusiasm to the kitchen

Ensure food is prepared, cooked and presented to the highest possible standards

Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety at all times

Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and food preparation regulations

Manage stock levels, ordering and kitchen wastage effectively

Work closely with the wider management team to ensure the Herb Garden continues to deliver an excellent customer experience

Working Pattern

4 days during the week

Alternate weekends

Straight shifts – no evening work

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Staff discounts after 3 months

Free on-site parking

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Only applicants successfully shortlisted for interview will be contacted.