Fuller, Smith & Turner
Head Chef
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The Ship Inn, Langstone, PO9 1RD
Head Chef - OTE up to £50,000 - Basic of up to £47,500 plus tips (Based on figures from the last 6 months, could exceed that)
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.
The Ship Inn has built its trade on reputation and offering compelling reasons to visit, attracting wide range of guest throughout the week. It is also supported by one of the biggest Calendar events for Fuller’s.
The successful candidate will need to balance a focus on high-volume, fresh food with consistent quality. They will have strong organisational, leadership and communication skills, and be able to build strong working relationships with the senior team to plan menus for a range of different events and bookings. These include:
- Weddings - The Ship Inn Langstone has a full wedding License
- Fireworks / Raft race - Large free public Events
- Private dining - Tasting evenings / Themed nights
- Associated food for sporting events - Premium Sports TNT / World Cup large screen fan zone
- Wakes
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Refreshing the menu and specials throughout the year, with a coastal and seasonal focus.
The culture at The Ship is built around strong ethos of working together. Both the front-of-house and back-of-house teams understand the “one team” mentality and the benefits it brings to everyone.
The Ship stays busy throughout the year, supported by a Sales and Events Manager, and as well as its location and reputation.
Food service times are from 10.00 - 21.00 daily, including Breakfast, and until 22.00 at weekend.
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.
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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.
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