Head Chef

Liam Mckeown; London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s Blue Anchor in Hammersmith seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen, craft seasonal menus and deliver exceptional meals. You will manage daily cooking operations, uphold rigorous hygiene standards and inspire a dedicated team in a busy pub setting.

You will champion local ingredients, maintain food quality and drive guest satisfaction through consistent, high-standard service.

Qualifications

• Fresh food prepared from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintain the highest standards for team and food quality.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Excellent hygiene and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and manage daily cooking operations.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety are met.
• Maintain seasonal menus and locally sourced ingredients.
• Deliver outstanding guest experiences through quality meals.

Skills

Leadership

Fast-paced

Communication

Creativity

Food quality

Seasonal ingredients

Hygiene knowledge

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.

Welcome to the Blue Anchor. Located on the banks of the
River 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 freshly
prepared British classics, delicious Sunday roasts and a carefully curated
selection of cask ales, wines and cocktails, the Blue Anchor is a traditional
and relaxing pub.

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.