Head Chef - Golf Club

Our client is a well-established golf club renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, high-quality facilities, and excellent food and hospitality. They pride themselves on delivering an outstanding dining experience for our members, guests, society groups, and special events.

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and take our food offering to the next level.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and service. You will play a key role in creating seasonal menus, managing food costs, and leading a motivated kitchen team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Design and deliver fresh, seasonal menus for the clubhouse, functions and special events.
• Maintain exceptional food quality and consistency.
• Manage stock control, ordering and supplier relationships.
• Monitor food margins and control kitchen costs.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene and health & safety regulations.
• Recruit, train and develop kitchen staff.
• Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Cater for weddings, corporate events, golf days and member functions.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• A passion for producing fresh, high-quality food.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience managing food costs and kitchen budgets.
• A good understanding of allergen management and food safety legislation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and during busy event periods.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Company pension.
• Staff meals while on duty.
• Free on-site parking.
• Golf club membership or discounted golf (where applicable).
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

If you are a talented chef looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a thriving golf club with an excellent reputation, we'd love to hear from you.

Immediate Start Available!!

Apply today by sending your CV in the strictest confidence via link below

Skills:
menu planning Stock Control HACCP Management Delegating

Benefits:
Laptop Meal Allowance / Canteen Paid Holidays