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