Head Chef

Head Chef | Daytime Hours | £54,000 + Bonus & Gratuities | Leatherhead, Surrey

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: 936556 / INDCHEFS
Consultant Name: Bradley Baxendale
Job Title: Head Chef
Job Location: Leatherhead, Surrey

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