Head Chef

The Hereford Arms, South Kensington; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discounts 25%

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction and training

Wagestream option

Tips on top of pay

Job summary

The Hereford Arms in South Kensington is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal dishes with high standards. You will guide the kitchen team, set the pace, and maintain quality across all services, while upholding excellent communication and hygiene standards.

Join a supportive team in a Pride-friendly Fuller’s pub with opportunities for development, induction, and a collaborative working environment in a bustling London location.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a busy kitchen environment.
• Experience managing a kitchen team to deliver consistent service.
• Ability to remain composed in fast-paced settings.
• Strong creative input for new dishes and techniques.
• Excellent communication with staff and front-of-house.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Communication

Food knowledge

Hygiene compliance

Education

Food safety certification

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.

Located in South Kensington, The Hereford Arms attracts both local visitors and a steady flurry of tourists. It's a friendly place, with plenty of regulars returning for the high-quality food and drink.

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.