Head Chef - Live In Available

Cotswold Inns & Hotels; Burford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Tips share

Discounted hotel stays

Benefits platform

Healthcare cash plan

Induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s Lamb Inn in Burford is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, crafting dishes from seasonal, local ingredients and inspiring the team to deliver excellent hospitality.

You will set the highest standards, communicate clearly under pressure and drive food safety and quality across all service periods. A passion for creative cooking and superb execution is essential.

Qualifications

• Fresh, local ingredients inspire daily menus.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Maintains the highest standards in food quality and service.
• Proactive communicator who motivates and directs a team.
• Hygiene qualification, food knowledge and safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage chefs and cooks.
• Create and oversee seasonal menus using local produce.
• Ensure food safety, quality control and consistent plating.
• Train, develop and motivate team members to achieve targets.
• Maintain clean, hygienic work areas and stock control.

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.