Head Chef Kitchen Manager Daytime Only

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 of ordering, stock control and food safety procedures
• A positive, team-focused attitude and passion for quality food

If you’re ready for a fresh opportunity with better hours and a fantastic working environment, apply now to find out more about this Kitchen Manager position in St Albans.