Head Chef

Mark Viney; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink across 

discounted hotel stays

My Fuller's benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream earnings access

Full induction and training

Job summary

Fuller’s is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy pub kitchen. You will craft seasonal dishes, mentor a kitchen team, and uphold high standards of quality and safety. Strong leadership and calm communication under pressure are essential to thrive in our lively environment.

You will oversee menu development, ensure timely service, and maintain stringent hygiene practices while delivering an exceptional guest experience at The Cabbage Patch.

Qualifications

• Fresh food made from seasonal ingredients.
• Strong leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• High standards and attention to detail.
• Take ownership of the food side of the business.
• Calm under pressure with clear communication.
• Creative approach to cooking techniques and menus.
• Pride in delivering successful services.
• Hygiene and food safety knowledge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Maintain seasonal, locally sourced menus and standards.
• Ensure food safety and hygiene compliance across shifts.
• Manage stock, prep, and kitchen workflow efficiently.
• Drive exceptional guest experiences through quality cooking.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Creative cooking

Food safety

Communication

Education

Food hygiene certification

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.