Head Chef

The Star Tavern, Belgravia; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink across‑

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream access

Tip share

Job summary

The Star Tavern is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen with pride in seasonal, locally sourced dishes. You will set high standards, coach staff and thrive in a fast-paced service. The role offers opportunities within Fuller’s group and benefits described below.

As a key member of the kitchen team, you will maintain quality, manage food costs and ensure consistent execution across services. Applicants should bring strong leadership and creative cooking ideas.

Qualifications

• Fresh food prepared from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and communication.
• Thrives in the fast pace of a busy kitchen.
• High standards and food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure high standards across all services.
• Oversee menu planning and seasonal dish development.
• Manage food costs and waste while maintaining quality.
• Ensure hygiene and safety compliance in line with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Communication

Hygiene

Food safety

Local ingredients

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.

Popular with locals in Mayfair, The Star Tavern is a traditional-style pub - serving cask ales, fresh food and a friendly chat. Known as the pub where the Great Train Robbery was planned, it also attracts a tourist crowd, making for a diverse mix of customers.

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.