Head Chef

The Blue Anchor, Hammersmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Full induction and training

Wagestream access to earnings

Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounted hotel stays

Discounts across Fuller’s pubs and 100

Job summary

Fuller’s Blue Anchor in Hammersmith is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, delivering fresh seasonal dishes with pride and energy. You will drive the kitchen pace, set high standards, and communicate effectively with the team to ensure exceptional service for guests along the Thames.

You’ll oversee food quality, hygiene, and the implementation of new cooking techniques while maintaining a calm, fast-paced environment and delivering memorable guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification essential
• Excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business
• Lead and motivate kitchen team to deliver high quality meals under pressure
• Set and uphold the highest standards of hygiene and service

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Calm under pressure

Communication

Creativity

Job description

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives anddiversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you tocelebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the rightway, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’snext? – define the essence of who we are.

Welcome to the Blue Anchor. Located on the banks of theRiver Thames, The Blue Anchor is a historic and welcoming pub in Hammersmith,with a history dating back to 1722 when it was first licensed. Serving freshlyprepared British classics, delicious Sunday roasts and a carefully curatedselection of cask ales, wines and cocktails, the Blue Anchor is a traditionaland relaxing pub.

What wecan offer you:

• Anexciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and careerpaths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportiveenvironment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trustingatmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuousgrowth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal andprofessional growth.
• 25%discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and yourfriends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and40% after five years.
• A fairshare of tips, paid on top of your pay
• Discountedhotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Accessto ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets andmuch more.
• HealthcareCash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP serviceand the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Fullinduction and training
• Theoption 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 welook for in a Head Chef:

• Someonewho will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, localingredients.
• Youshould have great leadership skills.
• You’llthrive on the fast pace of the kitchen.
• You’llset yourself and others the very highest standards.
• Takefull control of the food side of the business.
• Agreat communicator who can keep calm under pressure.
• Acreative Head Chef who can bring new ideas and implement new cooking techniques.
• Takepride in every successful service.
• Ahygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness areall essential for this role.