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The Club

Situated in 42 acres of landscaped grounds adjacent to the River Thames in Fulham, The Hurlingham Club is recognised as one of the world’s finest private member clubs. Since its opening in 1869, The Hurlingham Club’s croquet and tennis lawns, botanical gardens and stately Georgian Clubhouse have made it a sought-after destination for exclusive sporting and social activities.

The Club offers a truly unique and rewarding environment to work, blending a rich history with a progressive outlook. With over 20 specialised departments, each contributing distinct roles and functions you will have the opportunity to interact with vibrant, multi-faceted colleagues and members that share common interests and represent a wide range of backgrounds, professions and perspectives. The members actively contribute to the Club’s community, atmosphere, heritage and culture.

The Department

With four kitchens on-site, The Hurlingham Club caters to members, their guests, and event clients with a rich variety of dining options.

The Main Kitchen – prepares and cooks food for all member/non-member and corporate functions in the Events Suites. It also assists with the food preparation in other outlets, including the Pool Bar and BBQs between May and September. Within the Main Kitchen, there is a dedicated pastry kitchen which prepares and bakes pastries, desserts, and other baked goods for events and Club venues.

The Harness Room Kitchen – offering a relaxed menu exclusively for members and their guests, providing light breakfasts, lunches and a more formal evening offering.

The Polo Bar Kitchen – prepares a light menu and dinner seven days a week.

The Brasserie Kitchen – offering modern British cuisine during lunch and dinner service for members and their guests.

The Role
This opportunity is available on both a casual and fixed-term basis:

Fixed Term – Average of 40 hours per week on a roster basis over five days. Additional hours are compensated with hourly overtime payments.

Fixed Term Salary – £37,012 per annum (Full Time Equivalent), this will be pro-rated for the duration of the contract.

Casual – Casual hours are offered as per availability, on a roster basis. This may include early, late or weekend shifts.

Hourly rate - £15.95 per hour.

Our Ideal Candidate

Candidates will embody our Club values; excellence, responsibility and courtesy.

Candidates should have previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a fast-paced kitchen and a strong desire to enhance their expertise and grow professionally.

Benefits

At The Hurlingham Club, we are committed to supporting the wellbeing, development and long-term success of our staff. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits designed to reward your contribution and support you both inside and outside of work. Benefits include:

Financial & Leave Benefits

· 23 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' continuous service.

· Annual bonus scheme and annual pay review.

· Generous contributory pension.

· Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and other financial wellbeing benefits.

Health & Wellbeing

· Health cash plan, life assurance and group income protection.

· Enhanced family leave (including maternity and paternity leave) and sick pay provisions.

· Mental wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), access to counselling services and an in-house Mental Health First Aider network.

Learning & Development

· Ongoing learning, training and development opportunities.

Workplace Benefits & Perks

· Free meals on duty and free onsite parking.

· Access to onsite sports and fitness facilities, including weekly staff fitness classes.

· Discounts in the Club's retail outlets and at selected local businesses.

Recognition & Social

· Staff awards and recognition programmes.

· Regular social events, both onsite and at local venues.

Investor in People

· The Club has been recognised as an Investor in People since 2001, reflecting our long-standing commitment to supporting, developing and recognising our colleagues.

Diversity & Inclusion
The Hurlingham Club is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

Recruitment Process & Adjustments
As part of our recruitment process, you may be invited to attend an interview, either online or in person. For some roles, you may also be asked to complete a task or activity to demonstrate your skills and suitability for the position. If you require any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, or in relation to the role itself, please let us know if you are contacted about your application.

Application Updates
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual updates to all applicants. If you have not heard from us within four weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We appreciate your interest in The Hurlingham Club and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Pay: £37,012.00 per year

Work Location: In person