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Senior chef

Colchester (Essex)
The Shed Cafe
Chef
£28,000 - £33,000 a year
Posted: 1 October
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About Us

We are a well-established golf club under exciting new ownership. Our vision is to take our food and beverage offering to the next level — delivering exceptional dining experiences for members, guests, and event clients. With a mix of daily clubhouse service, special events, conferences and weddings, we're looking for a talented and organised chef to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our culinary journey.

The Role

We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Chef with Sous or above experience, who can manage all aspects of our kitchen operation. You'll have the creativity to design menus, the commercial acumen to cost them accurately using GP margins, and the operational skills to ensure daily compliance with EHO and food safety standards, alongside the ability to run functions too.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, ordering supplies weekly, preparing high-quality dishes, and delivering outstanding food for a wide range of occasions — from casual clubhouse meals to elegant three-course wedding banquets.

Key Responsibilities

· Menu Development & Costing: Create, cost, and implement menus in line with gross profit targets.

· Ordering & Stock Management: Manage weekly supply orders and control stock to minimise waste.

· Compliance & Food Safety: Ensure all daily due diligence is completed and meets EHO standards.

· Event Catering: Plan and deliver menus for weddings, golf days, corporate events, events and buffets.

· Teamwork: Work closely with the Food & Beverage Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.

· Daily Service: Run the club kitchen to agreed standards and specifications.

· Standards & Presentation: Maintain high food quality, consistency, and presentation across all services.

Requirements

· Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Chef in a similar environment.

· Strong understanding of GP margins and cost control.

· Knowledge of EHO compliance and kitchen due diligence.

· Experience in event catering, including weddings and buffets.

· Excellent organisational and time management skills.

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Passion for food, creativity, and delivering a great customer experience.

Hours & Benefits

· Good working hours with two consecutive days off per week. Mixture of Day time hours and evenings dependable on business requirements/ events.

· Some later shifts required for events.

· Competitive salary (based on experience).

· Opportunity to shape the future of our food offering under supportive new ownershi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £28,000.00-£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site gym
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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