Head Chef - Rosette Level - The Holly Bush, Hampstead

Fuller's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Tips paid on top of pay

Wagestream access to earnings

Healthcare cash plan

Full induction and training

Job summary

The Holly Bush, part of the Fuller's family, in Hampstead, London, seeks a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen, drive innovation and uphold our AA Rosette standards. You will oversee menus, mentor staff, and ensure top-tier guest experiences in a beloved, high-performing venue.

With a basic salary up to £53,000 and attractive benefits, this role offers career progression across Fuller's pubs and hotels in the capital. Join a supportive, growth-minded team in a historic setting.

Qualifications

• Leadership in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Excellent food knowledge and culinary technique.
• Strong communication and team leadership under pressure.
• Commitment to high standards and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and manage daily operations.
• Drive innovation and seasonal menu development.
• Maintain high culinary standards across service periods.
• Ensure best-in-class food safety and hygiene practices.
• Collaborate with service teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Pressure management

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

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.
• 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.