Chef - Burghley Park Golf Club

If you’re a Chef looking for better work–life balance without leaving hospitality, this role could be for you. 

Burghley Park Golf Club is situated in the historic parkland surrounding Burghley House and located on the outskirts of Stamford. Burghley Park is a Golf Club open to both members and visitors. Our Clubhouse features a welcoming restaurant and a multifunctional lounge space for members, visitors, and functions. We’ve built a strong reputation for quality food, and with new facilities including padel courts opening this Spring, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef who wants to develop, shape, and grow a food offering — not just maintain one.

We are looking for a passionate, motivated Chef for this exciting role in our Clubhouse kitchen, as we enter a period of growth and change.

Salary Range: £32k - 35k

The Hours:

•    Kitchen open 7 days a week, 8.00am – 4.30pm
•    Very few split shifts
•    Occasional evening functions
•    Closed Christmas Day & Boxing Day

The Role:

This is a hands-on role with real ownership and influence. You will be responsible for:

•    Menu planning, including daily and weekly specials
•    Stock ordering, inventory control, and minimising waste
•    Menu costing and understanding profit margins
•    Maintaining excellent hygiene, health and safety standards
•    Offer a seasonal menu to golfers and visitors to the Clubhouse
•    Opportunity to grow, and develop our a la carte offering
•    Creating and implementing cleaning schedules
•    Working closely with the Bar and Hospitality Manager, Front of House team, and General Manager
•    Management of other kitchen staff, including Assistant Chef and Kitchen Assistant

You’ll have the opportunity to put your stamp on the kitchen and help evolve the food offering as the Club continues to grow.

What We’re Looking For:

•    A qualified Chef or someone with strong, proven kitchen experience
•    Experience running or helping to run a kitchen
•    Good understanding of food costing, purchasing, budgeting, and waste control
•    Organised, numerate, and comfortable using basic computer systems
•    A team player with a positive, energetic attitude
•    Ability to develop relationship with our Club Captains and members
•    Someone who takes pride in their work and wants to do a great job

Why Join Us?

•    A supportive management team
•    A kitchen with freedom to develop and improve
•    A growing club with new facilities bringing new customers
•    A chance to move away from late nights without stepping away from being a Chef

To Apply:

If you would like to apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@burghley.co.uk by 17th February 2026.  If your salary expectations are above the listed range, please feel free to apply and include your expectations - we’re open to discussion. We look forward to hearing from you.