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Head Chef
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Stoke by Nayland
- From £55,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Chef Manager
Medirest —Southend-on-Sea
- £31,230 - £35,000 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Employee discount
6d
Kitchen Manager/Head Chef
Thatchers Arms —Bures Saint Mary
- £34,000 - £38,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
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7d
Head Chef
Lounges —Clacton-on-Sea
- £37,000 - £44,500 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Kitchen experience
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10d
Chef Manager
Aspens —London
- £28,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Leadership
- School
Head Chef
Wildwood - Billericay —Billericay
- Up to £45,000 a year
- Full-time
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6d
Head Chef
The Rodings Abridge —Romford
- £32,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Cooking
- In-person
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Head Chef
Hallmark Care Homes —Billericay
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Hotel
- Leadership
- Employee discount
Kitchen Manager/ Head Chef
Great Hallingbury Manor —Bishop's Stortford
- Up to £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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20h
Head Chef
Prezzo Italian —Witham
- £15.50 - £15.97 an hour
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Leadership
- Employee discount
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8d
Chef Manager - South Woodham Ferrers
CH&CO —Woodham Ferrers
- £26,500 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Head Chef
Castle —Hadleigh
- Up to £37,000 a year
- Full-time
- Employee discount
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Head Chef - Care Home
Barchester Healthcare —Rayleigh
- £36,990.58 a year
- Weekends only
- Hotel
- Restaurant
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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2d
Head Chef (** Up to 42K including Tips **)
Queenies —Chelmsford
- £32,000 - £38,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Employee discount
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Catering Manager/Head Chef
Ashlyns Catering Limited —Thurrock
- £15.50 an hour
- Cooking
- Team management
- In-person
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Chef Supervisor
Aspens —Southend-on-Sea
- £13.21 an hour
- No weekends
- Supervising experience
- School
Multi Unit Chef Supervisor
Sodexo —Colchester
- £13.91 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Military
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Chefs - All Levels
Stoke by Nayland Resort —Colchester
- From £12.77 an hour
- Bar
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme

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Head Chef

Stoke by Nayland Resort
Stoke by Nayland

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Job details

Full-time
From £55,000 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Discounted or free food
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking

Qualifications

Management
Cooking
Cost control
HACCP
Human resources
Organisational skills
Food safety
Leadership

Full job description

Head Chef

Location: Stoke by Nayland Resort & Golf Club, Suffolk
Department: Kitchen
Reporting to: Executive Head Chef

About Us

Stoke by Nayland Resort is one of the UK’s leading golf, spa and hospitality destinations, set within the beautiful Dedham Vale countryside. Home to award-winning dining, luxury accommodation, two championship golf courses, spa facilities and a thriving events business, we are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.

We are now looking for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and help drive the continued success of our food offering across the Resort.

The Role

As Head Chef, you will work closely with the Executive Head Chef to lead the kitchen operation, inspire the brigade and deliver exceptional food standards across our restaurant and hospitality outlets.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong operational management, creativity, financial awareness and a passion for delivering high-quality seasonal menus using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

You will be responsible for ensuring outstanding food quality, maintaining profitability targets, leading and developing the kitchen team, and ensuring compliance with all food safety and health & safety legislation.

Key ResponsibilitiesKitchen Leadership & Operations

Lead and motivate the kitchen brigade, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and Commis Chefs
Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards
Support the planning and implementation of seasonal menus and new menu concepts
Promote local produce and seasonal ingredients
Work collaboratively with Front of House teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience
Ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations and excellent communication throughout service

Financial & Commercial Performance

Manage food purchasing, stock control and ordering procedures
Minimise wastage and control departmental food costs in line with budgeted GP targets
Review menus and pricing regularly to maximise revenue opportunities
Support payroll and rota management in line with business levels
Work alongside suppliers to negotiate best possible pricing

Team Development

Lead by example and create a positive, professional kitchen culture
Prepare weekly rotas and holiday planning
Support training, coaching and development across the kitchen team
Ensure team members complete required training in Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH and Allergens
Assist with recruitment, performance management and HR matters where required

Compliance & Standards

Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food hygiene and allergen legislation
Maintain accurate health & safety records and risk assessments
Uphold Stoke by Nayland Resort policies and procedures at all times
Maintain a clean, safe and organised kitchen environment

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a quality hotel, resort or high-volume restaurant environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent knowledge of food safety, allergens and HACCP procedures
Commercially aware with strong cost control experience
Passionate about fresh food, menu innovation and guest satisfaction
Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends

Employee Benefits From Your First Day

30% discount off food in Resort dining outlets (for up to four people)
20% discount off soft drinks in dining outlets
10% discount off alcoholic beverages
20% discount off lunch items in Pippin
5% discount off retail items in Pippin
Complimentary access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

After Successful Completion of Probation (Full-Time Employees 30+ Hours)

Complimentary use of Peake Fitness (subject to availability)
Complimentary use of both golf courses (subject to availability)
Discounted accommodation in Resort hotel bedrooms
10% discount off lodge bookings
20% discount off spa treatments
Discounted Resort event tickets
42% discount off full Peake Fitness membership
50% discount off full golf membership

After One Year’s Service

Discounted membership options for an immediate family member or significant other

Additional Information

This role may require flexibility to support the wider kitchen and Resort operation as needed. Duties and responsibilities may evolve in line with business requirements.

If you are a passionate chef looking to take the next step in your career within a prestigious hospitality environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to become part of the Stoke by Nayland Resort team.

Pay: From £55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Gym membership
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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