Head Chef - Crane Valley Golf Club

Hoburne Ltd; Verwood; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leisure organization in Verwood is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team, ensuring high standards in food production and service. The ideal candidate will have strong kitchen experience, culinary qualifications, and the ability to manage stock and menu planning. This permanent, full-time role requires some evening, weekend, and holiday work. Join a supportive team committed to quality food and guest satisfaction.

Benefits

33 working days holiday

50% off Food and Drink

Free membership at Hoburne Golf Clubs

Access to leisure facilities

Enhanced Parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in hospitality or leisure catering.
• Previous kitchen management experience.
• Confidence in stock control and menu planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Deliver high standards of food production and service.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Strong kitchen experience

Positive attitude

Interpersonal skills

Education

Culinary qualifications (e.g., 706 1/2 or equivalent)

Job description

Crane Valley Golf Clubare looking for a Head Chef to join their team. (First-Time role welcome)

Why Join Us?

• Daytime kitchen hours with minimal evening shifts
• Supportive team and mentorship as you grow into the Head Chef role
• Opportunities to influence menus and kitchen operations
• Work–life balance
• Hoburne benefits platform
• Hoburne Team Card which includes 50% off Food and Drink
• Free membership at Hoburne Golf Clubs
• Discounts on holidays
• Access to our leisure facilities on all our parks
• Enhanced Parental leave * (T & C’s apply)
• 33 working days holiday (pro‑ratio for part‑time)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Role

As Head Chef, you’ll lead and motivate the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality food and excellent service. You’ll take ownership of menu development, food production, stock control, pricing, and compliance, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and food safety. You’ll guide and support your team day-to-day, help shape seasonal menus, and support club functions and events as required.

About You

We’re seeking someone with strong experience in a busy kitchen—whether an established Head Chef or an ambitious Sous/Senior Chef ready for progression. You’ll bring:

• A proven track record in hospitality or leisure catering
• Previous kitchen management experience (Head Chef or similar)
• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., 706 1/2 or equivalent)
• Confidence with stock control, ordering, menu planning, and food cost management
• A positive attitude, self-motivation, and strong inter‑personal skills
• Commitment to quality, provenance, and delivering fresh, seasonal food

What You’ll Do

• Lead, recruit, motivate, and train the kitchen team
• Deliver high standards of food production, service, and presentationOversee ordering, goods receipt, stock checks, and food cost targets
• Ensure full compliance with all Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations
• Contribute creatively to menu development with fresh, local produce

If you have the passion, skills, and ambition to make this role your own, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply.

This is a permanent, full time role, working 40 hours per week. The nature of our business necessitates that the successful applicant will be required to work some evenings, weekends, and Bank Holidays.

If you think you have the experience, skills and attributes we are looking for, please apply.

The Hoburne Group is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. Job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics). A copy of The Hoburne Group Equal Opportunities and Diversity Policy is available on request.