Salary up to £50,000 (OTE potential £52,885)
We are looking for a Senior Sous Chef to join our talented team, who shares our passion for exceptional customer service and thrives in a fast-paced, innovative kitchen. Are you looking for your next challenge?
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in a culinary role as a sous chef or similar position
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary terminology
- Familiarity with food safety regulations and best practices
- Proven experience in supervising and leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen environment
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
This is a full-time contract based on an average 40 hours per week - 45 hours during the season April to September and 35 hours per week October to March (excluding breaks).
Sunningdale Golf Club is widely regarded as having two of the best and most beautiful courses in the British Isles, both ranked in the world top 100. The Club has a proud history of hosting tournament golf, we were delighted to have hosted the Curtis Cup in 2024 and the Senior Open in 2025.
If you have experience of preparing food with fresh, high-quality local ingredients then we want to hear from you! The right candidate will have great leadership and people skills and be hungry to develop themselves while also helping the team develop, we need an excellent team player, ready to lead and support colleagues.
We understand the value of time with family and friends and take our commitment to your work life balance seriously, offering straight shifts with only a handful of dinners per year coupled with an understanding approach to rotas, this is a great opportunity in hospitality.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary PLUS Annual Staff Fund payment
- Death in Service cover (4 x annual salary, eligible after one year’s service)
- Employer Pension contribution 4% on all earnings (increasing by 2% on each 5th year anniversary with the Club)
- Straight shifts with minimal evening work
- Long service recognition on milestone employment anniversary years
- Staff golf privilege
- Free golf lessons for beginners
- Staff discount in Professional shop
- Access to golf through Artisans Club
- Free parking on site
- Access to staff benefits portal which includes Heath & Wellbeing, Cycle 2 Work, Retail Discounts, Employee Assistance Programme, On Demand GP
Sunningdale Golf Club are proud to have been accredited with Investors in People Platinum Standard, continuously developing our team, and creating a culture of continuous improvement.
If you want to become part of a world class team at a world class venue, please apply in writing or email with full CV and covering letter to:
Lorraine O’Sullivan, Membership & HR Manager, Sunningdale Golf Club, Ridgemount Road, Sunningdale, Berks SL5 9RR
www.sunningdale.com
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sunningdale SL5 9RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
