Head Chef

The Fox & Pelican, Grayshott; Grayshott; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller's benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

The Fox & Pelican is part of Fuller’s portfolio, a true community pub where fresh food and friendly service define the guest experience. You will lead a busy kitchen team, ensuring quality, safety and creative menu execution in a fast-paced setting.

We offer structured induction, ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package, including significant staff discounts and access to Fuller’s online platform for savings and wellness perks.

Qualifications

• Take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Great leadership skills.
• Thrive on the fast pace of the kitchen.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and menu execution.
• Manage kitchen staff and schedules.
• Ensure food quality and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with front of house.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Food safety

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 Fox & Pelican is a true community pub - think fresh food, friendly service, live sport and real ales. There's a thriving bar trade here, so expect a busy atmosphere.

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.