Training & Development Chef -South
| Company: | British Garden Centres |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Working pattern: | Remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Location: Field Based / National Travel Required
Reports to: Head of Operations Manager
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Hours: Full Time, Flexibility Required
Role Overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Training & Development Chef to support approximately 40 restaurant locations across our growing business. This is a hands-on role focused on developing teams, maintaining food quality standards, supporting new site openings, and driving operational excellence through effective training and coaching.
The successful candidate will be passionate about food, people development and delivering exceptional guest experiences. They will work closely with Restaurant Managers, Head Chefs and Kitchen Teams to ensure consistency, compliance and high standards across all sites.
Due to the nature of the role, travel is required and applicants must have their own transport and be willing to stay away from home when necessary. Luton, Northampton, Watford.
Key Responsibilities
Training & Development
• Deliver practical kitchen training and coaching across all restaurant locations.
• Support the onboarding and development of new chefs and kitchen team members.
• Identify skills gaps and provide tailored training programmes.
• Develop and maintain training materials, guides and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct regular training audits and follow-up visits to ensure learning is embedded.
Operational Support
• Support restaurant teams with the implementation of menus, recipes and food standards.
• Assist sites in achieving operational excellence through best practice coaching.
• Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation and portion control across all locations.
• Provide hands-on support during peak trading periods when required.
• Work closely with site management teams to improve kitchen performance and efficiency.
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