Sous Chef

The New Forest, Ashurst; Ashurst; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef for The New Forest Ashurst. You will act as deputy to the Head Chef, leading the kitchen and ensuring high standards of food preparation using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

You will influence dish creation, mentor the kitchen team and ensure every service is completed to the highest standard. This role requires a hygiene qualification and strong food knowledge.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification and food knowledge are essential.
• Food safety awareness is required.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes to inspire the team.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety

Kitchen leadership

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.

The New Forest is currently closed for a refurb, reopening in mid-February looking stunning!
The pub is a seasonal business with a large garden that caters for tourist visitors but has a reputation for good food which means you'll see plenty of regulars too.
When this pub reopens there will be a higher focus on food and service, exciting changes ahead!!

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 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.

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, local ingredients.
• A creative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring the best out of the kitchen team.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.