Head Chef

Fuller, Smith & Turner; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Staff discounts

Live-in accommodation

Healthcare plan

Wagestream access

Training & induction

Job summary

Fullers The White Swan in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Head Chef who takes pride in fresh, seasonal cooking, leads with calm under pressure and upholds the highest standards in a busy kitchen.

Take full control of the food operation, drive creativity, and mentor a team in a welcoming, family‑oriented pub environment with live‑in accommodation available.

Join a historic venue with great employee benefits, discounts, and a supportive culture that values individuality and development.

Qualifications

• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.
• Seasonal, local ingredients should guide menu planning.
• Strong leadership and communication are required to manage the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Maintain the highest standards of food safety and quality.
• Deliver consistent service across busy service periods.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Communication

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

Head Chef vacancy - Live In available

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.

A historic place, recently renovated, The White Swan offers a high standard of accommodation to Stratford-upon-Avon tourists. There are 41 bedrooms, a busy bar and restaurant, and function rooms popular for private parties and wedding receptions.

We're a friendly team who enjoy serving our brilliant guests.

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.