Head Chef

The Grove Lock, Leighton Buzzard; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in availability

25% food and drink discount

Tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller's benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

The Grove Lock in Leighton Buzzard is hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, design menus using seasonal local ingredients, and drive exceptional service in a traditional English pub setting.

You will oversee the kitchen team, uphold the highest culinary standards, and ensure safe, efficient and creative food preparation across all services. Live-in accommodation may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills essential for running a busy kitchen.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and uphold high standards.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead kitchen team and manage daily service with confidence.
• Ensure high standards of cooking, plating and seasonal menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Food safety

Fresh local 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.

This Head Chef position have protentional Live In availability

The Grove Lock is a traditional English pub, occupying a great spot on the bank of the Union Canal. The pub maintains a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and enjoys a great reputation for its food.

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.