Chef roles available at luxury beachclub in Zakynthos

The Peligoni Club is a family-run members club on the beautiful island of Zakynthos, Greece. With four unique restaurants - The Terraces, Tasi, Mikro Nisi and The Deli Kitchen - plus a vibrant programme of feasts, weddings, BBQs and Guest Chef events, our kitchens deliver a diverse, creative and high-volume food offering throughout the season.

Salary: Not specified
Location: Greece
Accommodation: Available
Category: Cook
Language: English
Season: Spring and Summer
Availability: Min. 3 months
May through November

Job description

We’re now recruiting talented chefs at all levels - Head Chef, Sous Chef and Chef de Partie - to join our 2026 kitchen team.

About the Roles

Depending on your experience, you will join one of our four kitchens, each with its own identity and menu style. Chefs rotate occasionally to support events, pop-ups and high-volume services, creating a collaborative and dynamic working environment.

We’re looking for chefs who are passionate about seasonal Mediterranean flavours, thrive under pressure and enjoy working in a lively, guest-focused setting.

We are hiring for:

Head Chefs: Lead the kitchen of one of our four restaurants, drive menu development, guide the team and deliver exceptional dishes throughout the season.

Sous Chefs: Support the Head Chef in daily operations, lead by example during service, help develop junior chefs and maintain consistency and high standards.

Chef de Parties: Run your own section with confidence, prepare and cook dishes to spec, support menu prep and contribute to smooth, efficient kitchen service.

Why Join Us

You’ll join a talented kitchen brigade working across four distinct restaurants, collaborate with guest chefs, deliver exciting events and spend the summer cooking in one of the most stunning settings in the Greece. It’s a rewarding, dynamic role for chefs who love flavour, teamwork and a challenge.

What you bring

Passionate about cooking and confident in a busy kitchen
A team player with strong communication and organisation skills
Calm, focused and efficient during high-volume service
Adaptable and excited about seasonal work in a beautiful environment
Keen to deliver excellent food and guest experiences
Head/Sous Chef applicants: natural leaders with strong supervisory experience
Professional kitchen experience
Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene
Experience in high-quality, fast-paced restaurants
Positive, hardworking attitude
Available for the full season (May - October)
EU passport holder

What you do

Prepare, cook and present dishes to a consistently high standard
Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and cleanliness
Support menu development and daily specials
Manage stock, prep and mise en place
Work collaboratively across all four kitchens and club events
Assist with pop-ups, feasts, Guest Chef evenings and weddings
Create a positive, supportive team culture
Lead the team through busy services (Head & Sous Chefs)
Train, mentor and develop junior chefs (Head & Sous Chefs)
Contribute to rota planning and cost control (Head & Sous Chefs)
Liaise closely with FOH to ensure smooth service (Head & Sous Chefs)
Maintain consistency and quality across all dishes (Head & Sous Chefs)
Support the evolution of The Deli Kitchen concept (as relevant) (Head & Sous Chefs)