Head Chef – Selby Golf Club
Overview
Selby Golf Club is entering an exciting new chapter, with our new clubhouse facilities and brand-new commercial kitchen due to open in early 2027.
We are seeking an experienced, passionate and ambitious Head Chef to take overall responsibility for our kitchen operation and help shape the future of food and hospitality at the Club.
This is an exciting opportunity for a chef who wants to build something from the ground up. You will have the opportunity to develop menus, establish kitchen standards, recruit and develop a new team, and create a food offering that caters for our members, guests, visitors, societies and functions.
The Club has a strong reputation within Yorkshire and welcomes a wide range of golf events, competitions, private functions and social occasions throughout the year. Our new clubhouse will provide modern facilities, including a purpose-built kitchen, giving the successful candidate the platform to develop an excellent catering operation.
We are looking for someone with creativity, leadership, commercial awareness and a genuine passion for producing high-quality food.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive, professional and high-performing working environment.
- Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen.
- Develop and implement menus across the Club, including members’ dining, bar food, gastro-style dining, functions and events.
- Create menus that offer quality, variety and value while reflecting seasonal produce and current culinary trends.
- Oversee all food preparation, cooking, presentation and service to consistently high standards.
- Establish kitchen procedures and standards within the new kitchen.
- Manage food ordering, suppliers, stock levels and deliveries.
- Monitor food costs, wastage and GP to ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and commercially.
- Prepare kitchen rotas and manage staffing requirements in line with the Club’s trading patterns and functions.
- Recruit, train, motivate and develop kitchen staff.
- Work closely with the General Manager and front-of-house team to ensure a seamless dining experience.
- Lead the kitchen operation for golf societies, competitions, private functions, weddings, dinners and Club events.
- Ensure all food safety, allergen, COSHH, HACCP and Health & Safety procedures are followed and maintained.
- Carry out and maintain appropriate kitchen checks, records and procedures.
- Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation and food hygiene throughout the kitchen.
- Ensure the kitchen is appropriately prepared for busy periods, events and functions.
- Contribute to the wider development of the Club’s food and beverage offering.
The Role
- 40 hours per week
- Working across a 7-day operation, according to the Club’s rota and business requirements.
- Additional hours may be required for functions, events and particularly busy periods.
- Significant opportunity to build and develop a new kitchen team.
- Opportunity to have genuine input into menu development and the future direction of the Club’s catering operation.
- Working from a brand-new commercial kitchen within our new clubhouse facilities.
- Competitive pay and benefits package for the right candidate.
Experience & Skills
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy hospitality, restaurant, hotel, golf club or similar environment.
- Strong leadership and people-management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food preparation, cooking techniques and presentation.
- Experience of menu development and costing.
- Experience managing food ordering, stock control and suppliers.
- Good understanding of food cost control, GP and minimising waste.
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and Health & Safety.
- Experience managing a kitchen team and staff rotas.
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills.
- The ability to remain calm and organised during busy services and large functions.
- A creative approach to food and a willingness to develop and improve the Club’s offering.
- A professional and positive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
- The flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
About You
Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is passionate about food and proud of what they produce.
You will be joining the Club at a particularly exciting time and will have the opportunity to play a major role in establishing the reputation of our new clubhouse catering operation.
We want someone who will take ownership, bring ideas to the table, develop their team and work closely with management to create a high-quality, commercially successful and sustainable food operation.
If you’re an ambitious chef looking for the opportunity to make your mark and build a kitchen operation from the beginning, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience and why you are interested in the position to:
General Manager – [email protected]
Pay: £17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Selby YO8 9BF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Catering management: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
