Head Chef - Hoburne Cotswold

Hoburne Ltd; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Hoburne benefits platform

Hoburne Team Card 50% off Food & Drink

Free Hoburne Golf Parks membership

Discounts on holidays

Access to leisure facilities on all Ho

EAP

Job summary

Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Park is seeking a Head Chef to lead and develop the kitchen team, delivering high-quality food with seasonal menus and local produce. The role requires strong leadership, stock control, and a proactive approach to menu development and pricing.

The successful candidate will work a 40-hour week with some evenings and weekends. Experience in leisure/hospitality and a proven track record in kitchen management are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leisure/hospitality leadership.
• Experience in menu development and pricing.
• Strong stock management and cost control skills.
• Experience managing kitchen teams and delivering high food quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, manage and motivate the kitchen team to deliver high quality food.
• Assist in menu development with seasonal changes and local produce.
• Set menus and food pricing aligned with costs and demand.
• Monitor and control stock to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
• Maintain quality control, food production, service and presentation standards.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene in line with regulations.
• Receive goods and manage stock receipts.
• Complete periodic food stocks as required by the company.
• Be flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Stock control

Food production

Hygiene & compliance

Team motivation

Evenings/weekends work

Education

Relevant hospitality qualifications to level 706 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Hoburne Cotswold Holiday Parkare looking for a Head Chef to join their team.

The successful applicant will benefit from:

• Competitive pay
• Hoburne benefits platform
• Hoburne Team Card which includes 50% off Food and Drink
• Free membership at Hoburne Golf Parks
• Discounts on holidays
• Access to our leisure facilities on all our parks
• Enhanced Parental leave * (T & C’s apply)
• 33 working days holiday (pro-rata for part-time)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

We are now looking for a Head Chef who has the ability and passion to lead, recruit, manage & motivate the kitchen team to deliver the highest level of food production and delivery. The successful candidate will ideally have previous hospitality/leisure industry experience. They must have a positive attitude and be a team player.

With our menu's being changed with the seasons, the team are always working hard to deliver new and improved dishes with fresh local produce and suppliers, provenance and daily specials.

They will also require the following:

• A proven track record in the leisure and hospitality industry
• The ability to assist the Group Club Retail Manager in menu development
• Previous Head Chef/kitchen management experience (essential)
• Appropriate qualifications to 706 1/2 or equivalent
• Branded food lead business experience
• Experience with setting menus and food pricing
• Proficiency in monitoring and controlling stock
• High-level of inter-personal skills
• Self-motivation with a positive attitude

The successful candidate will be required to follow the Company procedures in the following:

• Quality control
• Food production, service, and presentation
• Cleanliness and hygiene including the compliance with statutory regulations
• Receipt of all goods
• Complete Periodic Food stocks as required by the company.

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.

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.