Head Chef - Hoburne Park

Hoburne Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the leisure sector is seeking a Head Chef to oversee the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food production. The ideal candidate will have experience in the hospitality industry, demonstrate strong leadership skills, and possess the ability to develop seasonal menus with local produce. This full-time role offers competitive pay and significant company benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

50% off Food and Drink

Free membership at Hoburne Golf Parks

Discounts on holidays

Access to leisure facilities

Enhanced Parental leave

33 working days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leisure and hospitality industry.
• Previous Head Chef/kitchen management experience required.
• Branded food lead business experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, manage & motivate the kitchen team.
• Assist in menu development with the Group Club Retail Manager.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Food production

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Qualifications to 706 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Hoburne 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. Accommodation to be discussed at interview (Live in options).

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.

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