Vacancies
Chef | Better Work-Life Balance | £32,000 + Free Golf Membership
Location: Stowmarket
Company: Stowmarket Golf Club Ltd
Date posted: 22 July 2026
Pay: £32,000.00 per year
Job Description:
Chef (Full Time)
Stowmarket Golf Club – Stowmarket, Suffolk
Salary: £32,000 per year
Hours: 45 hours per week
Stowmarket Golf Club is looking for a passionate and experienced Chef to join our growing kitchen team, working alongside our Head Chef.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys producing high-quality, freshly prepared food in a professional but friendly environment. Unlike many restaurant and pub roles, we offer more sociable working hours, a fantastic work-life balance, and the chance to be part of a supportive team within one of Suffolk’s premier golf clubs.
About the Role
Working closely with the Head Chef, you will help deliver an exciting range of food, including:
- Breakfasts and brunches
- Lunch service
- Sunday Carveries
- Afternoon Teas
- Private functions and celebrations
- Weddings
- Golf society catering
- Seasonal events and themed evenings
You’ll be involved in preparing fresh, high-quality dishes, maintaining excellent food hygiene standards, and helping ensure every guest receives an outstanding dining experience.
What We’re Looking For
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a professional kitchen, ideally within a gastro pub, hotel, restaurant or similar fresh food environment.
- Passion for producing quality food using fresh ingredients.
- Excellent organisation and time management skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- High standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required.
What We Offer
- £32,000 annual salary
- 45-hour contract
- Free Golf Club Membership
- Staff discounts on food and drink
- More sociable working hours than most restaurants and pubs
- Flexible working patterns where possible
- Free on-site parking
- Company pension
- Paid holiday
- A supportive management team with opportunities for career development
- The chance to work in a beautiful countryside setting
Why Join Stowmarket Golf Club?
We’re proud to offer more than just a job. Our clubhouse has become one of Suffolk’s leading hospitality venues, hosting everything from weddings and celebrations to golf events, afternoon teas and Sunday carveries.
We’re continually investing in our food offering, facilities and people, making this an exciting time to join the team and play an important role in our future success.
Apply Today
If you’re an enthusiastic chef looking for a fresh challenge with a better work-life balance and the opportunity to develop your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering letter telling us why you’d like to join Stowmarket Golf Club to: [email protected]
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £32,000 per year
Expected hours: 45 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free golf membership
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Flexible working opportunities
Schedule:
- 8-10 hour shifts
- Mostly Day shifts
- Evenings as required (functions and events)
- Weekend availability essential (not every weekend, but shared on a rota)
Experience:
- Professional kitchen: Minimum 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person – Stowmarket Golf Club, Suffolk
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- kitchen: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Weekend Clubhouse Cleaner
Location: Stowmarket
Company: Stowmarket Golf Club Ltd
Date posted: 11 August 2026
Pay: National Minimum/Living Wage
Purpose of the Role
Stowmarket Golf Club is looking for a reliable and conscientious Weekend Cleaner to ensure the Clubhouse is clean, fresh and presentable ahead of the day’s golf. This is a key early-morning role that helps create a welcoming first impression for members and visitors.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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General cleaning of the Clubhouse, including floors, surfaces, fixtures and fittings
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Cleaning and restocking of washrooms and changing rooms to a high standard of hygiene
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Cleaning of public areas, including the bar, lounge and reception areas
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Emptying bins and disposing of waste in line with Club procedures
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Reporting any maintenance issues, breakages or supply shortages to the Clubhouse Manager
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Ensuring all cleaning is completed to a high standard within the allotted time, ready for the start of the day’s play
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Working safely and in accordance with the Club’s Health & Safety and COSHH procedures, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
Extended Scope – Halfway House
There is scope for this role to be extended, for the right candidate, to include additional cleaning duties at the Halfway House. This would involve general cleaning and presentation of the facility ahead of use by members and visitors during the day. Additional hours and duties would be agreed separately and reflected in an updated schedule of hours and pay.
Person Specification
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Reliable, punctual and able to work independently with minimal supervision
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Available on both Saturdays and Sundays, early morning (5.00am–7.30am)
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Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided
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A conscientious approach with good attention to detail
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Able to work flexibly and take on additional duties as the role develops
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Own transport is desirable given the early start time
Terms and Conditions
This is a part-time, permanent position. Hours and duties may be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post-holder. A full induction and relevant training (including COSHH and manual handling) will be provided.
How to Apply
Please send a CV, or ask to be put in touch, via Karl Zabroski ([email protected]) or David King ([email protected]).
For speculative hospitality work vacancies, please forward your CV and a covering letter to the
Clubhouse Manager, Karl Zabroksi, [email protected]