Head Chef / Kitchen Manager Location: Godalming, Surrey Salary: 31,000 - 32,000 Hours: 42.5 hours per week - daytime hours (8am-5pm) - alternate weekends About the RoleWe''re looking for a Head Chef (titled Kitchen Manager internally) to lead the kitchen team within a well-established garden centre restaurant/cafe.This is a daytime-hours role offering genuine work-life balance, working 8am-5pm on a structured rota. You''ll have full responsibility for the kitchen team and day-to-day running of the back of house operation. Why This Role Is a Great FitWe know how important balance is, especially in hospitality, and this role is designed with that firmly in mind:No Evening Shifts:Your evenings are your own - no late nights or split shifts.Family-Friendly Holidays:Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, so you can properly switch off and enjoy time at home.Excellent Benefits Package:Includes lifestyle and retail discounts, health cash plans, and generous staff discounts.Free On-Site Parking:Easy, stress-free commuting.Ample Time Off:A full-time, permanent role with a strong focus on wellbeing. Key ResponsibilitiesLead and manage a kitchen team of 4-6 chefs plus kitchen porters.Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring service runs smoothly and efficiently.Manage ordering, stock takes, and kitchen controls.Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.Provide clear direction and leadership to a team that needs structure and motivation.Add to menu through ..... full job details .....