Head Chef

The Cabbage Patch, Twickenham; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Tips on top

Hotel discounts

Wagestream access

Healthcare plan

Full induction

Benefits platform access

Job summary

Fullers’ The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, cooking fresh food from seasonal local ingredients and setting the highest standards. You will oversee the kitchen team and ensure smooth service across busy matchdays.

You’ll inspire, manage pressure with calm communication, and bring new ideas while delivering pride in every service. Induction and training accompany a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Fresh food prepared from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintains the highest standards for self and colleagues.
• Takes control of the food side of the business.
• Effective communication under pressure.
• Creative with new ideas and techniques.
• Pride in every successful service.
• Solid food safety knowledge and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations with seasonal, local ingredients.
• Uphold high standards of food quality and safety.
• Communicate clearly with staff and manage pressure.
• Drive creativity and implement new cooking techniques.
• Ensure pride in every service and operation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Calm under pressure

Creativity

Attention to hygiene

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

Join Fullers: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fullers 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 whats next? define the essence of who we are.

A stone's throw from Twickenham Stadium, The Cabbage Patch is naturally popular with rugby fans. Expect a lively, bustling crowd on matchdays, but a calmer one during the week - when the focus shifts to serving food in a relaxed atmosphere.

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 Fullers Family
• Access to My Fullers 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.