Sous Chef

Old Fish Market; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discounts

Weekly tips on top of pay

Hotel discounts within Fuller’s Family

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare cash plan

Induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

The Old Fish Market in Bristol is seeking a creative Sous Chef to support the Head Chef, taking lead in their absence and upholding culinary standards.

You will prepare fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients, lead the kitchen team, and ensure high hygiene and food safety across services.

We offer induction and training, progression opportunities, staff discounts on food and drink, and access to Fuller’s benefits platform.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification and strong knowledge of food safety are essential.
• Experience in a busy kitchen and leadership experience preferred.
• Ability to manage food preparation with seasonal, local ingredients.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas to create fresh menu items.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team and maintain service flow.
• Take pride in every successful service and maintain high standards.
• Uphold hygiene and food safety practices at all times.

Skills

Team leadership

Food preparation

Creative cooking

Food safety

Seasonal ingredients

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.

The Old Fish Market is a traditional pub in an iconic Bristol building. It's known for showing live sport, for carrying a wide range of cask ales, and most tellingly for its knowledgeable staff. Customers here are mainly locals - but there is some passing trade too.

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.