Head Chef - Harpenden

Fullers; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Fuller's as a Head Chef at The Harpenden Arms, where you'll lead the kitchen in preparing fresh, seasonal food. This role requires strong leadership and creativity, ensuring high standards and effective communication in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere and various perks including discounts and growth opportunities.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to online benefits platform

Continuous growth and training

Qualifications

• Pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Great communication skills and calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Set high standards for yourself and your team.
• Bring new ideas and cooking techniques to the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Hygiene Qualification

Food Knowledge

Food Safety Awareness

Job description

Head Chef - Harpenden

Join Fuller's: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller's we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values - doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what's next? - define the essence of who we are.

The Harpenden Arms is a proper local pub, with real ales and plenty of banter between regulars. There's food served seven days a week.

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your pay
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller's Family
• Access to 'My Fuller's' - our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan - after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won't always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Head Chef:

• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• You should have great leadership skills.
• You'll thrive on the fast pace of the kitchen.
• You'll set yourself and others the very highest standards.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• A great communicator who can keep calm under pressure.
• A creative Head Chef who can bring new ideas and implement new cooking techniques.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.