Head Chef - Bel & The Dragon Churt

Fuller's; Farnham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food & drink

Tips on top of pay

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction and training

Early access to earnings (Wagestream)

Job summary

Fuller's Bel & The Dragon Churt in Surrey Hills is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, delivering fresh, seasonal dishes with a strong emphasis on quality and consistency. You will drive menu development, manage the team, and uphold hygiene and safety standards in a vibrant pub-hotel setting.

The role requires leadership, creativity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring exceptional guest experiences across all service periods.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients used.
• Strong leadership and communication under pressure.
• Ability to maintain high hygiene and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of kitchen operations and service quality.
• Lead, train and mentor kitchen team to meet standards.
• Create and implement innovative daily specials and menus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Calm under pressure

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.

Situated in the picturesque Surrey Hills, Bel & The Dragon Churt is a beautifully restored Country Inn with eighteen comfortable en-suite bedrooms and an attractive, spacious bar & restaurant. Our large garden, with children's play area, is open all year round.

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.