Head Chef

The King's Arms, Woodstock; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Tips on top of pay

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits

Healthcare cash plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s pub The King’s Arms in Woodstock is seeking a confident Head Chef to lead our kitchen, delivering high-quality, seasonal dishes and driving a strong team culture. You will manage the kitchen from the front, ensuring excellent service during busy periods and maintaining the pub’s renowned standards.

You will oversee menu creation, food quality, and safety, inspiring staff, and implementing new techniques to keep the kitchen dynamic and responsive to guest needs.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Experience in high-volume kitchen with seasonal, local ingredients.
• Excellent communication and ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to high standards and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and maintain high food standards.
• Deliver consistently great meals from seasonal ingredients.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead from the front and drive staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fast pace

High standards

Creative cooking

Hygiene knowledge

Food safety

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.

There are few pubs as full of history as The King’s Arms, dating back to the 1500s, the building pre-dates nearby Blenheim Palace. We’ve kept up some of the pub’s traditions – offering cosy spaces, classic British dishes and a warm welcome – but have added innovative food, boutique rooms and contemporary cask ales into the mix.

We’re looking for a confident, people-focused leader who is passionate about great food and developing a strong team. This could be a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef who is ready to take the next step in their career, lead from the front and make their mark.

You will be responsible for maintaining high standards and delivering consistently great food, while bringing strong organisational skills to the kitchen.

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.