Head Chef - Live in

Ed Scotney; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Head Chef for The Fox & Hounds, a traditional country pub in Lyndhurst. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £46,000 plus tips and benefits, emphasizing fresh, local cuisine and strong leadership skills. Join a supportive environment that values individual growth, with extensive training and various employee perks.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Healthcare Cash Plan

Continuous growth programs

Access to benefits platform

Full induction and training

Discounted hotel stays

Wagestream access for earnings

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Hygiene qualification, food knowledge, and food safety awareness are essential.
• Creative mindset for implementing new cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Control the food side of the business while maintaining high standards.
• Ensure calm communication under pressure and lead the kitchen team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Food Safety Awareness

Hygiene Qualification

Time Management

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The Fox & Hounds, Lyndhurst
Head Chef - Up to £46,000 plus tips and benefits, Live In available

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 Fox and Hounds is a traditional country pub - just picture cask-conditioned ales, fresh food and a warm cosy atmosphere. It's a second home to many loyal locals, but also welcomes a steady stream of New Forest tourists.

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.