Head Chef

Benton Hall Golf & Country Club; Witham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Uniform provided

Wedding Day off (conditions apply)

Birthday Day off (conditions apply)

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all food production and banquet functions. You will manage food and labour budgets, uphold food safety standards, and contribute creatively to menus for regular service and special events.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will hire, train, schedule and evaluate kitchen staff, ensure stock rotation, minimise wastage, and help plan production for events while maintaining hygiene and safety across

Qualifications

• A culinary degree or equivalent experience; leadership and management abilities.
• Experience in food production, kitchen management or related roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead culinary team and oversee all food production and banquet functions.
• Manage food and labour budgets and maintain food safety standards.
• Contribute creatively to menu development for service and events.
• Hire, train, schedule and evaluate kitchen staff; control wastage.

Skills

Culinary degree

Leadership

Job description

About Us

The Club Company is a premium collection of golf and country clubs across the UK. We blend golf, fitness, and wellness to offer a complete lifestyle. Our clubs feature championship standard golf courses, fitness facilities, swimming pools, tennis courts, bars, eateries and accommodation. Our locations are what set us apart; beautiful grounds, picturesque views, and space to create that feel-good environment.

Our mission is to be the premier collection of golf and country clubs in the UK, offering members a feel-good experience through health and wellness, golf and more. To us, nothing beats spending time at one of our clubs. We’re hugely proud of our facilities and the experience on offer and continuously strive to maintain the highest levels of service and standards.

We create a feel-good experience through our CARE values:

Caring, we are hosts with heart, helpful and respectful to customers - putting people first.

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating - never giving up.

Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards - with great attention to detail.

Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel good environment.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and discounted golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure - because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• A paid Volunteer Day to support causes you're passionate about (available after one year’s service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off-duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member, so your loved ones can enjoy the benefits too (available after probation and on a minimum 16 hours per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programs to support growth and for the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Take advantage of our Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.
• STREAM, offering financial flexibility.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided (role dependent).

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary team and oversee all food production and banquet functions. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest food quality, managing food and labour budgets and maintaining food safety standards. You will also have the opportunity to contribute creatively to menu development for both regular service and special events.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, as the Head Chef, you will manage a team of chefs and kitchen porters, overseeing daily food production, including preparing and delivering menus to specification. You will be in charge of hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating kitchen staff. Additionally, you will ensure the correct storage and stock rotation of food supplies, minimise wastage, and monitor financial results to keep within food and labour budget guidelines. You will supervise the preparation and presentation of food, ensuring high-quality standards and consistent delivery. Regularly liaising with the Event Sales Manager, you will also help plan food production for special events. A key part of your role will be upholding the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety across all kitchen operations.

This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career at a prestigious golf and country club whilst upholding our exceptional food, beverage and service standards.

Experience & Skills Required

• A culinary degree or equivalent experience, as well as leadership and management skills.
• Any equivalent combination of food production /management experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Schedule

• We operate a 7-days a week business, between 0600 to 2300.
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours - weekends and bank holidays.
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200).

Embracing You

We embrace diversity and equality, we are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work.

Be yourself - we like it that way!