Head Chef

Fuller's; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pub company as a Head Chef, where you will lead the kitchen in preparing fresh, seasonal dishes. You’ll uphold high standards, manage food safety, and inspire your team. Experience in leadership and creativity is essential for success in this role, with opportunities for growth and wonderful benefits.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips paid on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Option to access earnings before payday

Qualifications

• Pride in preparing fresh food from local ingredients.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Implement new cooking techniques and ideas.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Maintain high standards in the kitchen.
• Communicate effectively under pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Food safety awareness

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 Harpenden Arms is a proper local pub, with real ales and plenty of banter between regulars. There's food served seven days a week.

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.