Head Chef

Fuller, Smith & Turner; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Tips on top

Discounted hotel stays

Benefits portal (My Fuller’s)

Healthcare cash plan

Early pay via Wagestream

Induction & training

Job summary

The White Swan in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Head Chef with a passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and strong leadership to drive a busy kitchen. This live-in opportunity offers a collaborative team environment and the chance to influence menus while upholding the highest standards of food quality.

You will lead service, manage kitchen operations, and mentor junior staff, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across our bar and restaurant, with a focus on seasonal, locally-sourced

Qualifications

• Pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and clear communication in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to set and maintain the highest standards across service.
• Solid knowledge of hygiene and food safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain consistency across services.
• Ensure food safety, hygiene and cost controls are met.
• Develop and refresh seasonal menus and techniques.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Seasonal ingredients

Calm under pressure

High standards

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.