Head Chef/Kitchen Manager Daytime Only

Head Chef/Kitchen Manager Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Manager to lead a 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: 40-hour working week Daytime-only operation Shifts scheduled between 8 am and 16:30 Straight shifts only no late finishes or split shifts Alternate weekends are typically required Free staff parking on site Uniform provided Company pension scheme 30% staff discount Up to £35k salary Sick pay included The Role: You ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with a small team. This is a very hands-on role where you ll lead service, maintain standards, manage stock, and ensure smooth kitchen operations throughout the day. We re looking for a great kitchen leader who can confidently lead the team through busy periods, communicate clearly, and set expectations so everyone knows what is required. You ll also be a mentor and team builder, with the ability to train and support existing team members and recruit and onboard new team members when needed. The right person will see challenges as opportunities to improve rather than problems to avoid. You ll be proactive, positive and not afraid ..... full job details .....