Head Chef

Cotswold Inns & Hotels; Burford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel is seeking a Head Chef who is passionate about preparing fresh, seasonal food. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, set high standards, and maintain excellent food safety practices. Join a company that values individuality and continuous growth.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Great leadership skills required.
• Must have hygiene qualification and food safety awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure essential.

Responsibilities

• Take control of the food side of the business.
• Prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Set high standards for self and others in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Creativity

Food safety awareness

Hygiene qualification

Job description

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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 Bay Tree holds a magical ambiance that has been remembered for centuries. Throughout the hotel, the colors of the National Trust are used from Farrow and Ball. Stone walls, flagstone floors with open log fireplaces, and wooden beams create that home away from home feeling our guests seek.

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 hundreds 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 eye care 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.