Head Chef

Fuller, Smith & Turner; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount 25%+

Tips on top of pay

Hotel discounts (Fuller's family)

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller, Smith & Turner is seeking a Head Chef for The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham. You will lead a busy kitchen, plan menus using seasonal, local ingredients and ensure exceptional quality and service.

You will inspire and manage the team, uphold rigorous hygiene standards and drive continuous culinary innovation to keep guests returning.

Qualifications

• Fresh food prepared from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and high standards.
• Excellent communication and ability to perform under pressure.
• Hygiene qualification and good food safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen operations and food quality.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team to deliver consistent service.
• Plan menus and ensure seasonal, local ingredients are used.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards across the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Fast-paced kitchen

Communication

Creativity

High standards

Seasonal ingredients

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.

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 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.