Sous Chef

Fuller's; London Borough of Richmond upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount 25%

Weekly tips

Wagestream access

Healthcare plan

Induction & training

Career progression

Job summary

Fuller’s is seeking a proactive Sous Chef to act as deputy to the Head Chef, taking control of the kitchen in their absence and driving the preparation of fresh, seasonal dishes. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, uphold exceptional standards, and contribute to menu development and daily service in a welcoming pub environment.

You will bring hygiene qualifications, strong food knowledge, and a passion for quality, working within a supportive team that values growth, training, and career

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification, strong knowledge of food safety is essential.
• Commitment to fresh, seasonal ingredients and high kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in managing kitchen operations in their absence.
• Lead kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes with consistency.
• Ensure hygiene and food safety practices are followed at all times.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Seasonal cooking

Food safety

Team motivation

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 Plough is a newly refurbished pub in a leafy residential area on the edge of Richmond Park. But don't let it's quiet location fool you, it's a pub that gets plenty of visitors with it's stunning patio on the sunny days and it's cosy interior on cooler nights.

The food here is all fresh and the friendly team deliver exceptional, seasonal menus daily - but not forgetting the fabulous Sunday roast!

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.