Creative Sous Chef — Lead Seasonal Kitchen & Team

Virginie Balthazard; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food & drink

Tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

Wagestream access

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

Fuller’s White Buck in the New Forest is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high‑quality, seasonal dishes. You will help manage the kitchen, ensuring consistency and freshness across all menus.

The role offers a collaborative environment in a boutique hotel setting with a focus on hospitality and exceptional guest experience. You will take pride in creating dishes, mentoring the kitchen team, and maintaining rigorous food hygiene.

Qualifications

• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.
• Ability to work with seasonal, local ingredients.
• Creative mindset to develop fresh dishes and menus.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head Chef and take control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Prepare fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team.
• Take pride in every successful service.

Skills

Hygiene qualification

Food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Seasonal ingredients

Creativity

Team leadership

Job description

Fuller’s White Buck in the New Forest is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in delivering high‑quality, seasonal dishes. You will help manage the kitchen, ensuring consistency and freshness across all menus.

The role offers a collaborative environment in a boutique hotel setting with a focus on hospitality and exceptional guest experience. You will take pride in creating dishes, mentoring the kitchen team, and maintaining rigorous food hygiene.