The Peligoni Club is looking for talented Head Chefs to lead our restaurants for the 2026 summer season in beautiful Zakynthos, Greece.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a kitchen within a premium members club set on the Ionian coast, working with exceptional seasonal produce in a fast-paced, creative environment.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will lead one of our vibrant restaurant kitchens from our relaxed Deli concept serving wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian favourites to our much-loved Club restaurants, where modern Mediterranean menus and open-fire cooking celebrate local ingredients and Greek flavours.
You will take full responsibility for kitchen operations and team leadership, ensuring exceptional standards throughout the season.
This role suits a confident, creative chef who thrives on responsibility, leads from the front and enjoys developing a motivated team in a dynamic hospitality setting.
Key Responsibilities
Overall responsibility for all aspects of the kitchen operations
Lead, inspire and develop your kitchen team
Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation and hygiene standards
Develop and evolve seasonal menus and daily specials
Manage GP, labour costs and stock control
Minimise waste and maintain strong cost control practices
Work closely with front-of-house to ensure seamless service
Create and manage rotas in line with labour budgets, ensuring excellent coverage during peak service and special events
About You
Proven experience as a Head Chef in a quality, high-volume kitchen
Strong leadership and team management skills
Confident in menu development and creative input
Solid understanding of food safety and kitchen compliance
Commercially aware with good cost control experience
Calm and organised under pressure
Up-to-date Food Hygiene certification
Available for the full season (MayOctober 2026)
What We Offer
Competitive seasonal salary
Accommodation provided
Meals on duty
Return travel to Zakynthos
Stunning seafront working environment
A dynamic, supportive and social team culture
The opportunity to lead your own kitchen within an established premium hospitality brand
Potential for future seasons and progression within The Peligoni Group
If you're looking to spend a summer leading a passionate team in one of the Mediterraneans most beautiful locations, we would love to hear from you.
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