Head Chef

Fuller's; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discounts (25%)

Tips paid on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare cash plan

Job summary

Fuller’s Blue Anchor in London is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting fresh, seasonal dishes and delivering exceptional dining experiences on the banks of the Thames.

You will manage a busy kitchen, set high standards, mentor the team, ensure food safety, and explore new techniques.

We offer a range of benefits, including discounts, tips, and career development as part of Fuller’s family.

Qualifications

• Fresh, seasonal ingredients drive menu ideas and execution.
• Strong leadership and team management are essential.
• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Sets and enforces the highest standards of cooking and hygiene.
• Creative head chef capable of introducing new techniques.
• Excellent food knowledge and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead the kitchen team to deliver consistent quality across all services.
• Collaborate with suppliers to source seasonal ingredients.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.
• Develop and implement menus with creativity and flair.

Skills

Leadership

High standards

Team management

Communication

Creativity

Pressure handling

Food safety

Education

Hygiene qualification

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.