Head Chef - Hoburne Naish

Crane Valley; New Milton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in New Milton seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the leisure and hospitality industry and be equipped to manage food production and presentation with a focus on high-quality service. The role offers competitive pay, numerous perks including accommodation options, and the necessity to work some evenings and weekends. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional culinary experiences with a commitment to equality in the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Hoburne benefits platform

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

Qualifications

• Proven track record in the leisure and hospitality industry.
• Assist Group Club Retail Manager in menu development.
• Experience with setting menus and food pricing.
• Proficiency in monitoring and controlling stock.

Responsibilities

• Lead, recruit, manage, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Deliver high-level food production and presentation.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Monitor stock and manage food quality control.

Skills

Ability to lead and motivate kitchen team

Previous Head Chef/kitchen management experience

Positive attitude and teamwork

High-level of interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Education

Qualifications to 706 1/2 or equivalent

Job description

Hoburne Park are 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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