Chef (all Grades) - Wisley

We are always on the lookout for enthusiastic Chefs of all levels to join our fantastic, fast-paced catering team at RHS Garden Wisley. Set within 240 acres of stunning gardens, Wisley is open all year round and offers a variety of food outlets, from a busy restaurant to welcoming caf s. You'll be joining a friendly, hardworking team with a shared goal: delivering exceptional service to every visitor. As a Chef, you'll play an important role in supporting the preparation and delivery of high-quality dishes across our food outlets. Working as part of a professional kitchen team, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to a smooth and efficient service. We welcome candidates with some experience in a kitchen environment, whether through previous roles, training, or education. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for food are just as important as experience. Basic knowledge of food preparation, kitchen hygiene, and safety standards would be beneficial. Your responsibilities will include assisting with the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, supporting the wider kitchen team during service, maintaining a clean, organised, and safe working environment, helping with deliveries and stock rotation, and following all food safety and hygiene guidelines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in a professional kitchen, with support and development provided as part of a welcoming team.

Shifts will vary between Monday to Sunday. Due to the nature of the business, successful candidates should be flexible and able to work evenings and weekends.,

• Some experience working in a kitchen or food preparation environment
• Basic understanding of cooking techniques and food preparation
• Knowledge of food hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow instructions
  
  Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.
Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke caf s and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes