Head Chef - Live In Available

Fuller, Smith & Turner; Grove; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream earnings access

Full induction and training

Tips paid on top of pay

Job summary

Fuller, Smith & Turner is seeking a Head Chef at The Grove Lock with live-in availability. The role focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients, leadership of a fast-paced kitchen, and delivering high standards of service across a traditional pub setting.

You will take charge of menu direction, food quality, and team performance, while upholding hygiene and safety standards to maintain the pub's esteemed reputation.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Leadership skills

Thrives under pressure

Great communicator

Creativity in cooking

High standards

Pride in fresh local ingredients

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.

Head Chef position with Live In availability

The Grove Lock is a traditional English pub, occupying a great spot on the bank of the Union Canal. The pub maintains a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and enjoys a great reputation for its food.

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.