Sous Chef

The Mason's Arms, Battersea; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food and drink discount

Tips on top of hourly pay

Wagestream earnings access

Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

The Mason's Arms in Battersea is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen when they are away, focusing on fresh, seasonal dishes made from local ingredients.

You will drive creativity, bring out the best in the kitchen team, ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety, and take pride in every service. The role offers induction, ongoing training, and access to Fuller’s benefits.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification is essential for this role.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and ingredients.
• Ability to lead and develop the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh food using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team.
• Take pride in every successful service.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Seasonal ingredients

Fresh food preparation

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

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 Mason's Arms is a local pub in 19th century building with modern accents, serving a menu of British favourites.
Located close to Battersea power station the pub hosts a diverse range of customers and its excellent selection of craft beers and fantastic fresh food means there's something to please everyone.

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.