Head Chef

The Lamb Inn, Burford; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount for staff

Tips paid on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream earnings access

Job summary

The Lamb Inn in Burford is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations, craft menus from seasonal, local ingredients, and lead a motivated culinary team. You will set high standards, manage the food side of the business, and ensure top-notch service in a busy pub and hotel setting.

We value leadership, creativity, and the ability to thrive under pressure, with a strong emphasis on hygiene and food safety. Attractive benefits and induction provided.

Qualifications

• Pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Thrive in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Maintain high standards for self and team.
• Lead the food side of the business.
• Excellent communication under pressure.
• Creativity in introducing new cooking techniques.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• Hygiene qualification and strong food safety knowledge are essential.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Team management

Creativity

Communication

Food safety

Education

Hygiene qualification

Food safety 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.

The Lamb Inn is a converted 15th century weaver’s cottage, located along a peaceful side street in the historic market town of Burford. The 17 guest rooms and busy bar make this location a popular spot with visitors.

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.