Head Chef

The Astronomer, Liverpool Street; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned City pub in London is looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure the delivery of high-quality dishes. The ideal candidate will supervise kitchen operations, maintain food safety standards, and inspire creativity in their team. Benefits include discounts on food and drink, tips, access to training, and innovative payment options. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about cooking and team collaboration.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Online benefits platform access

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in kitchen management.
• Experience in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Knowledge of food safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver quality service.
• Control food preparation and presentation standards.
• Implement new ideas and techniques in cooking.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity in cooking

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

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 Astronomer is a stunning multi-floored pub in the heart of the City of London, complete with a great outdoor space the pub boasts a fresh new look and a thriving atmosphere. This is truly versatile site with trade across the board – weekday lunches, weekend breakfast, after-work drinks, and late-night parties.

We are looking for a talented Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, deliver consistent quality across busy service times, and bring fresh ideas to suit our varied trade. You will be working with passionate and supportive team, where collaborations between front and back of house key to delivering great guest experience.

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.