Head Chef

Harri; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on food & drink

Tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller's Swan pub and hotel in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef. You will take full control of the food side of the business, leading a busy kitchen and delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes for guests and locals.

You will manage a team with clear communication under pressure, uphold stringent hygiene and safety standards, and continually evolve menus with seasonal, local ingredients.

Qualifications

• Must have hygiene qualification and strong knowledge of food safety.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage a kitchen team.
• Ability to work at pace in a busy pub and hotel environment.
• Excellent communication under pressure and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead a busy kitchen and maintain high standards.
• Ensure fresh seasonal ingredients are used.

Skills

Leadership

Fast-paced environment

High standards

Communication under pressure

Creative cooking

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety

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 Swan is a busy, traditional pub and hotel on the banks of the river. It's a home-from-home for many a regular, but also attracts a steady stream of tourists thanks to its 11 bedrooms.

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.