Head Chef

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Fetcham; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Head Chef for a prestigious golf club in Leatherhead, Surrey, offering a competitive salary of up to £52,000 including service charge. This position provides an exceptional chance to lead a team of chefs and create seasonal menus for everyday dining and high-end events.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a similar role, a strong fresh food background, and the ability to manage multiple revenue streams while maintaining excellent food safety standards. Enjoy predominantly daytime hours and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or ambitious Senior Sous Chef.
• Strong background in creating seasonal menus.
• Excellent understanding of food costing and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 4 chefs.
• Design and deliver seasonal menus.
• Ensure excellent standards of food safety.

Skills

Fresh food background

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Food costing and budgeting

Education

Food Hygiene qualifications

Job description

Head Chef | Daytime Hours | £50,000 + Service Charge | Leatherhead, Surrey

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

Hours: 45 hours per week (predominantly between 7am-6pm)

Pay: £48,000 - £52,000 Package (£48,000 - £50,000 Basic + £2,000 Gratuity)

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the kitchen at a prestigious golf club in Leatherhead, Surrey, leading a team of 4 chefs and shaping a fresh food offering that serves both everyday dining and high‑end events.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4 chefs, creating a positive and professional kitchen culture
• Design and deliver fresh seasonal menus for members, guests, functions, and events
• Produce high‑quality bar food, daily specials, and premium three‑course dining experiences
• Take full ownership of food costings, GP targets, purchasing, and stock control
• Drive menu innovation while maintaining strong commercial awareness
• Ensure all food is prepared fresh and made to order to the highest standards
• Maintain excellent standards of Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety compliance
• Work closely with the wider management team to continually improve the food offering

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience as a Head Chef, or an ambitious Senior Sous Chef ready for their first Head Chef role
• Strong fresh food background with experience creating seasonal menus
• Excellent understanding of food costing, budgeting, and margin control
• A calm, level‑headed leadership style with a focus on coaching and developing people
• Someone who leads through respect and communication rather than shouting and pressure
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple revenue streams
• Experience catering for both casual dining and high‑quality functions/events
• Food Hygiene qualifications and a strong understanding of kitchen compliance

Why you’ll love this role

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a successful kitchen while enjoying a genuine work‑life balance. Based at one of Surrey’s most respected golf clubs, you’ll have the freedom to influence menus, develop your team, and make a real impact on the food operation— all while benefiting from predominantly daytime hours and a supportive management team.

Apply now and take the next step as Head Chef in Leatherhead, Surrey.