Experienced Sous Chef

The Bull Hotel; Bothenhampton; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discount

Tips paid weekly

Healthcare Cash Plan

Staff accommodation on site

My Fuller's benefits platform

Induction and training

Job summary

The Bull Hotel in Bridport (a beautifully refurbished 16th-century coaching inn) is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations. You will oversee a busy kitchen serving a main restaurant, courtyard dining, private dining, weddings and functions near the Jurassic coast.

Join us to lead with fresh seasonal dishes, bring creative ideas, and develop the kitchen team. Expect approx.

Qualifications

• Deputy to Head Chef, takes control when away.
• Prides in fresh food made from seasonal ingredients.
• Brings ideas and creates fresh dishes.
• Leads and develops kitchen team for growth.
• Ensures pride in every service.
• Hygiene qualification and food safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal ingredients.
• Develop and introduce new dishes and ideas.
• Support and coach the kitchen team to progress.
• Ensure every service runs smoothly and to standard.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Creativity

Food safety

Hygiene

Job description

Join us at The Bull Hotel, a recently refurbished, beautiful 16th-century coaching inn situated in the bustling market town of Bridport. A truly special place to eat, drink and stay near the Jurassic coast. We are looking for a passionate chef whoenjoys being part of a team that delivers a multitude of dining options from our main restaurant and courtyard dining areas to private dining, weddings and functions.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our team and support our Head Chef in running the day to day operation of running a busy kitchen.

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.

What we can offer you:

• Full support and training in your role.
• Approximate 45 hours per week over 5 days.
• Hourly or salary pay options available.
• 25-40% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Starts at 25%, Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• Tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• 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.
• 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.
• Accommodation may be available if required in shared staff accommodation on site - government rent deduction applies.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

• As a deputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Someone who will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal and fresh ingredients.
• A creative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring the best out of the kitchen team and help them grow and progress.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.