Head Chef - Live In Available

Fullers Group; Leighton Buzzard; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career paths

Staff discounts

Training and development

Tips on top of pay

Wagestream access

My Fuller’s benefits

Job summary

Fuller’s Group is seeking a Head Chef at The Grove Lock pub, with live-in availability. You’ll lead a kitchen team, create seasonally driven menus and maintain the highest standards in a busy pub environment.

We offer career development across our pubs and hotels, a generous tips scheme, staff discounts, training and access to My Fuller’s benefits, plus Wagestream options to access earnings as you earn them.

Qualifications

• Lead a fast-paced kitchen and set high standards.
• Prepare fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong leadership and communication under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Lead kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality dishes.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety to the highest standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

High standards

Education

Hygiene qualification

Food safety knowledge

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

Plus Tips

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.