Head Chef - Premium Golf Club Banquets & Menu Innovation

Chesfield Downs Golf & Country Club; Graveley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health club access

Holiday days

Volunteer day

Discounted meals

Uniform provided

Free parking

Job summary

The Club Company is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a prestigious golf and country club in the UK. You will oversee all food production, banquet operations, and menu development for events, while maintaining top quality and compliance with food safety standards.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will manage chefs and kitchen staff, control budgets, and drive innovative menus for regular service and special occasions, upholding exceptional service and

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily food production and banquet functions, ensuring highest quality and consistency.
• Manage food and labour budgets and monitor food safety standards.
• Contribute creatively to menu development for regular service and special events.
• Hire, train, schedule and evaluate kitchen staff; ensure stock rotation and minimise wastage.
• Liaise with Event Sales Manager to plan food production for events and maintain hygiene across kitchens.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Culinary Excellence

Menu Development

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The Club Company is seeking a skilled Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a prestigious golf and country club in the UK. You will oversee all food production, banquet operations, and menu development for events, while maintaining top quality and compliance with food safety standards.

Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, you will manage chefs and kitchen staff, control budgets, and drive innovative menus for regular service and special occasions, upholding exceptional service and