Location: Walton and Frinton Yacht Club, Walton-on-the-Naze
Hours: Average 30 hrs pw (typically Wednesday to Sunday)
Salary: £16-18 per hour (depending on experience)
Holiday: 28 days per year (including bank holidays)
Walton and Frinton Yacht Club is a vibrant, family-friendly club with a proud sailing tradition and a lively social calendar, beautifully situated in the Walton Backwaters. We are seeking a talented and motivated Chef & Bar and Catering Manager to take a leading role in running our catering and bar operations. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a passion for food, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to create a welcoming environment for our members and guests.
Key Responsibilities
Catering:
* Plan, create, and deliver high-quality menus for both day-to-day service and a variety of club events.
* Oversee all aspects of the kitchen, including food preparation, hygiene, stock control, and cost management.
* Deliver a consistent and enjoyable dining experience for members, guests, and visiting sailors.
Bar & Club Management:
* Manage bar operations, including arranging and supervising shifts to ensure appropriate staffing levels.
* Oversee stock control, cellar management, and supplier relationships.
* Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations.
* Play a key role in supporting the club's social events and regattas, working with staff and volunteers to create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* An experienced chef, confident in menu creation and delivering food to a high standard.
* Organised and proactive, with experience managing stock, budgets, and suppliers.
* Capable of leading a small team and arranging bar shifts effectively.
* Interested in helping shape the strategy of the club's food and bar offering.
* Customer-focused, with strong communication skills and the ability to work flexibly to support club events (including evenings and weekends).
* Enthusiastic about being part of a community-focused club environment.
What We Offer
* A varied and rewarding role within a friendly club community.
* Competitive salary £16-18 per hour depending on experience.
* Discretionary bonus worth up to 10% of salary, based on KPIs to be agreed with the Committee
* 30 hours per week, normally Wednesday to Sunday, depending on events and summer regattas
* 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays).
* The chance to shape the future of the club's food and beverage offering.
* Opportunities to develop and expand catering for social events, sailing regattas, and private hire events.
Please note: You must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.00-£18.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 30 per week
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person