Head Chef - Live In Available

Fuller, Smith & Turner; Churt; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live In

Staff discount

Weekly pay

Hotel stays

Benefits platform

Healthcare

Induction & training

Career growth

Early access to pay

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon, Churt, part of Fuller’s, is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen in delivering fresh, seasonal dishes for a premium pub and boutique hotel.

You will manage a talented kitchen team, develop menus with local suppliers, and uphold the high standards our guests expect. This role works closely with the Support Centre to support business growth.

Expect strong leadership, a passion for great pub dining, and the drive to maintain consistency across service and guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage high-volume service with quality.
• Strong communication with team and guests.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver fresh, high-quality pub dishes.
• Work with seasonal, local ingredients and maintain quality standards.
• Collaborate with executive chefs and support centre to develop the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Calm under pressure

Team leadership

Job description

Nestled in the heart of the Surrey countryside, Bel & The Dragon, Churt is a characterful, premium pub and boutique hotel that combines traditional British hospitality with a contemporary, quality-led approach. Set in a beautifully restored historic building, the business is known for its warm, welcoming atmosphere, relaxed charm, and attention to detail.

We pride ourselves on offering guests a complete experience – from freshly prepared, seasonal food and a carefully curated drinks menu, to stylish, comfortable accommodation. Our focus is on high standards delivered in an unpretentious way, creating a space where both locals and visitors feel at home.

As part of a small collection of distinctive properties, Bel & The Dragon blends individuality with professionalism. Our team culture is collaborative, supportive, and driven by a shared passion for great food, genuine service, and memorable guest experiences.

What can we offer you?

• Live In Available
• 25% staff discount off food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. This increases the longer you work for us, up to 40%
• A fair share of Service charge, paid on top of your hourly pay. At Bel & The Dragon we aim to exceed customer expectation and therefor our team pot reflects this.
• Weekly pay
• Discounted hotel stays
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100’s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more!
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after 1 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 - plus many more.
• Full induction and training
• Opportunity to grow in your role.
• The option to receive 30% of your earnings as you earn them. This means you won’t need to wait until payday for your money.

What We Look For In a Head Chef

As our new Head Chef, you’ll lead our kitchen team in the creation of fabulous, fresh dishes – using your culinary magic to give customers a special pub-dining experience.

You’ll be working with seasonal, local and regional ingredients, in a well-equipped kitchen – within a company that really understands the importance of getting food right.

Being Head Chef is a real challenge, so you can count on the full support of a team of Executive Chefs and our other teams at the Support Centre to help you to develop your business.

Looking after the kitchen however is your domain. You’ll lead your team expertly through service, and you’ll take full control of the food side of the business. We encourage our chefs to implement new cooking techniques whilst providing our customers with a traditional foundation of great pub classics.

That means you’ll need a commercial head, as well as exceptional cooking skills. You’ll also be a great communicator, calm under pressure, and you’ll be driven by a shared vision of success and a company that will give you the tools to do so.

But most importantly, you’ll show real passion for fresh food. At Fuller’s, we’re determined to do pub food differently – this is your chance to be part of something unique.

• 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
• Please understand that we will need proof of your right to work in the UK.