Sous Chef

The Mill at Elstead, Godalming; Elstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Weekly tips

Hotel discounts

Benefits platform (My Fuller’s)

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream access

Induction and training

Career growth

Job summary

The Mill at Elstead, part of Fuller’s, is seeking a talented Sous Chef to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is away, ensuring consistent, high‑quality service in our busy riverside pub.

You will craft fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients, inspire the team, and uphold hygiene and food safety standards. We offer induction and training, tips paid weekly, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification and strong food safety awareness.
• Ability to lead the kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal local ingredients and quality cooking.
• Motivates and brings out best in the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring creativity to menu and daily specials.
• Uphold hygiene, food safety and high culinary standards.

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.

A vast country pub, The Mill at Elstead occupies a great spot on the banks of the River Wey. The location is peaceful but the pub itself can get busy - the Sunday Roasts and riverside garden are particularly popular.

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary