Sous Chef

Harri.com; Christchurch; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Weekly tips on top of pay

Hotel discount for Fuller’s properties

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream earnings access

Job summary

The Bear Of Burton is a busy restaurant, pub and hotel in Christchurch seeking a skilled Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen during absences. The role focuses on delivering quality food from seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and guiding the kitchen team to ensure smooth service and consistent results.

Join Fuller’s values and enjoy benefits including discounts, tips on earnings, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to work with fresh, seasonal produce and create dishes with quality and consistency.
• Strong hygiene and food safety practices are essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Lead and support the kitchen team to deliver smooth service.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food safety and portion control.

Skills

Seasonal ingredients

Hygiene knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creative menu ideas

Job description

The Bear Of Burton is a busy restaurant , pub and hotel on the edge of Christchurch, known for its hearty food with a twist, seasonal ingredients coupled with its warm atmosphere and excellent service. We take pride in great cooking, high standards and creating memorable experiences for our guests.

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Sous Chef to support our head chef in all aspects of the kitchen. You will be fundamental in delivering quality, consistency and helping to lead the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations through service.

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 Bear of Burton is a beautiful 10-bedroom hotel, pub and restaurant in Christchurch, Dorset, boasting old country manor house charm.

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 welook for in a Sous Chef:

• As adeputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when theyare away.
• Someonewho will take pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, localingredients.
• Acreative Sous Chef who can bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bringthe best out of the kitchen team.
• Takepride in every successful service.
• Ahygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness areall essential for this role.