Senior Chef de Partie wanted!
Are you passionate about food and looking for your next opportunity in a vibrant kitchen setting? Join our Restaurant team within our busy Garden Centre!

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Chef de Partie to support the day-to-day running of our kitchen.

Who are Garsons?
Founded in 1871, today Garsons is an award-winning destination Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant with locations in Esher, Surrey and Titchfield, Hampshire. Garsons Esher is also home to one of the UK's largest pick-your-own farms.

We're honoured to have won numerous awards for our outstanding customer service and quality products, which we couldn't achieve without our valued team. We've built our reputation on friendly, reliable service with a smile, and we're always keen to meet those who share our values.

What does the role involve?
We are seeking a skilled and passionate individual who will contribute to our Kitchen team and uphold our commitment to quality food preparation and service.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring the quality, consistency and production of areas of responsibility in the kitchen.
• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality and training any Demi-Chef de Parties or Commis Chefs working with you.
• Helping the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop new dishes and menus.
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and complying with the legal requirements of health and safety.
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins.
• To be responsible that deliveries from stores or from or to outlets are properly checked with an emphasis on quality, quantity and food safety.
• Supervising the work of Commis Chefs and Kitchen Assistants.
• Producing consistent, high quality plates of food. Keeping the kitchen clean and hygienically safe.
• Assisting the Head Chef with weekly stock takes and stock rotation.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Proven experience in a fast-paced kitchen with a strong culinary background (at least 2 years’ experience).
• Culinary certificate or diploma desirable.
• Knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Food safety/hygiene certification desirable.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, while also possessing strong leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What's in it for you?

Full-time | Permanent | 42.5 hours/week | 5-day rota
Daytimes only – no evening work!

• 20% Employee discount (plus discount for designated household member).
• 28 days paid holiday increasing to 31 days with 2 years’ service (pro rata).
• Company bonus scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Company Sick Pay scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Service rewards awarded for 10 years’ and 25 years’ service.
• Company events including celebrating long service.
• Discounted ‘Pick Your Own’ fruit and vegetables.
• Free car parking on site.

Note: We may close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.