Chris Hazelton

Chris Hazelton currently serves as the Head of Food and Beverage on the Management Team at St Andrews Links, a position held since February 2022. Prior experience includes General Manager at Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, overseeing the Ballachulish Hotel from July 2021 to February 2022, and serving as Head Chef at Carnoustie Golf Links from March 2018 to July 2021. Chris has held various culinary leadership roles, including Executive Head Chef at Balbirnie House Hotel, Executive Chef and Head Chef at Peebles Hydro, and Head Chef at Houstoun House Hotel under Macdonald Hotels & Resorts. Early career positions include sous chef at St Andrews Links Trust and chef de partie at The Seafood Restaurant, with foundational experience as commis and demi chef de partie at Balbirnie House Hotel.