Head Chef - Rosette Level

Fuller's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic pub in Hampstead as a Head Chef, leading a talented kitchen team. You'll create innovative dishes with fresh British ingredients while enjoying a supportive environment and numerous benefits. This is a unique opportunity to take creative control in a beloved venue.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to online benefits platform

Discounted hotel stays

Continuous growth opportunities

Induction and training

Wagestream option for early earnings

Qualifications

• Pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Great leadership skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and maintain high standards.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Education

Hygiene Qualification

Job description

The Holly Bush, Hamsptead

Head Chef - Package up to £60,000 inc tips plus great benefits

Join us at The Holly Bush in Hampstead, a historic, characterful pub nestled in one of London's most picturesque neighbourhoods. Proudly holding an AA Rosette for culinary excellence, we serve modern European cuisine made with the best of fresh British ingredients, combining refined flavours with the warmth of a traditional pub setting. We are looking for a passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team, drive innovation, and maintain the high standards that define our reputation. This is a rare chance to take creative control in a beloved, high-performing venue with a loyal local following.

What we can offer you:

• A basic salary of up to £53,000 and excellent tronc - could easily exceed estimates!
• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your pay
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• 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.