Chef (All Grades) - RHS Garden Wisley

Location: RHS Garden Wisley

Salary: Hourly rate, competitive.

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 cafés. You will be joining a friendly, hardworking team with a shared goal: delivering exceptional service to every visitor.

As a Chef, you will 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 will 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
• 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.

Due to the location of Wisley RHS Garden, it is essential that you are able to get to and from site without relying on public transport.

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.

The Ideal Candidate:

• 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

What we can offer you:

• Free meals
• Onsite free car parking
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes

About Us:

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 cafés 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.