Job Title: Head Chef
Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Hours: 45 hours per week (predominantly between 7am-6pm)
Pay: £48,000 - £54,000 Basic + £2,000 Gratuity + Management Bonuses
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
As Head Chef, you'll have full responsibility for the kitchen operation, food offering, and brigade:
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.
Job Number: (phone number removed) / INDCHEFS
Consultant Name: Bradley Baxendale
Job Title: Head Chef
Job Location: Leatherhead, Surrey
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£52000.00 - £54000.00 per year