Head Chef / Kitchen Manager
St Mellons Golf Club
Full Time – 40 hours per week
£35,000 to £37,000 depending on experience

St Mellons Golf Club is seeking a strong, organised and commercially aware Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead and develop the kitchen operation.

This is a key appointment for the club. The primary focus of the role is delivering a consistent, reliable and high-quality food offer for members on a day-to-day basis. Members are at the heart of the club, and the kitchen must support that by providing food that is well organised, good quality, and available when expected. Consistency, pace and standards in daily service are non-negotiable.

Alongside this core responsibility, the role also leads food delivery across societies, events, private functions and weddings. These are important to the club’s reputation and revenue, and the successful candidate will be expected to plan and deliver them with structure, control and confidence.

This is a hands-on leadership role. It requires someone who can bring structure, improve standards, organise the kitchen properly and build a team that can deliver consistently across both everyday service and larger occasions.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the day-to-day kitchen operation with a clear focus on member service
Delivering consistent, timely and reliable food for members on a daily basis
Maintaining a food offer that is appropriate, efficient and commercially sound
Taking ownership of food delivery for events, functions and weddings
Planning menus, prep, staffing and service flow for larger bookings
Managing ordering, stock control, waste and gross profit
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food safety and compliance
Organising prep and kitchen systems to ensure smooth service
Recruiting, training and developing kitchen staff
Working closely with the Clubhouse Manager and wider team

Events and Functions

Events are an important part of the role, but they must sit alongside a strong and consistent daily operation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering food for golf days, societies, club events, private functions and weddings. This requires clear planning, strong organisation and calm leadership during service.

The right person will understand how to balance quality with efficiency, ensuring events are delivered professionally without impacting the day-to-day member experience.

We are looking for someone who

Has strong kitchen leadership experience
Understands that member day-to-day service is the priority
Can organise people, systems and standards effectively
Has experience delivering both daily service and larger events
Understands food cost control and kitchen performance
Can work at pace while staying calm and structured
Is hands-on, reliable and solutions-focused
Leads from the front and builds respect within the team
Takes pride in delivering consistent, good-quality food

What we offer

£35,000 to £37,000 depending on experience
40 hours per week
Meals on duty
Pension
Holiday entitlement
Free on-site parking
Uniform or appropriate workwear
Club benefits as agreed
Support from the Clubhouse Manager and wider team
Opportunity to shape and improve the kitchen operation
Bonus opportunity

To apply

Please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your current role and why you would be a good fit for St Mellons Golf Club.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Employee discount
On-site parking

Experience:

Kitchen management: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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