Head Chef - The Hercules, Lambeth North

Fuller's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Tips on top

Hotel stays discount

My Fuller’s benefits

Healthcare plan

Induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen, delivering fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients while upholding the brand’s high standards. You will guide a busy team, set the tempo for service, and drive culinary innovation in a fast-paced environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining food quality, hygiene and safety, training staff, and delivering excellent guest experiences across Fuller’s pubs and hotels.

Qualifications

• Seasonal, local ingredients knowledge.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced kitchen.
• High standards for self and others.
• Calm communicator under pressure.
• Hygiene qualification and food safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Take pride in preparing fresh food.
• Take full control of the food side of the business.
• Set the highest standards.
• Bring new ideas and cooking techniques.
• Ensure successful service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creativity

Calm under pressure

Education

Hygiene qualification

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.

Named after the circus strongman Hercules, the pub brings the history surrounding the creation of the modern circus and Lambeth's entertainment rich past back into the spotlight.

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.