Head Chef

Lymington Precision Engineering (Lpe) Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food & drink

Tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

Online benefits platform (My Fuller's)

Healthcare cash plan

Induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller's The Cabbage Patch, located near Twickenham Stadium, is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and ensure exceptional, consistent cooking in a lively pub environment.

You will manage a fast-paced service, create fresh dishes using seasonal local produce, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and hygiene across all services.

Qualifications

• Seasonal local ingredients knowledge and high standards of cooking.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Calm, effective decision-making under pressure.
• Excellent food safety knowledge and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations during service with focus on quality and consistency.
• Drive menu development and train junior chefs to maintain standards.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Communication

Creativity

Pride in service

Food safety knowledge

Seasonal 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.

A stone's throw from Twickenham Stadium, The Cabbage Patch is naturally popular with rugby fans. Expect a lively, bustling crowd on matchdays, but a calmer one during the week - when the focus shifts to serving food in a relaxed 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'll 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.