Sous Chef

Harri; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on food and drink

Weekly tips

Induction and training

My Fuller’s benefits

Discounted hotel stays

Induction & training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Bel & The Dragon Cookham, part of the Fuller’s family, is seeking a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and take charge when they are away, ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

You will pride yourself on fresh, seasonal, locally sourced dishes, bring creativity to the menu, and lead the kitchen team with high hygiene standards, training, and a collaborative spirit.

Join a historic inn with a lively pub atmosphere and benefit from full induction, ongoing development, and Wagestream options.

Qualifications

• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.
• Experience with fresh, seasonal local ingredients.
• Ability to lead kitchen operations when the Head Chef is away.

Responsibilities

• Deputy to Head Chef, take full control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Prepare fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team and take pride in every service.
• Maintain consistent service and kitchen efficiency during busy periods.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Creative cooking

Team leadership

Hygiene qualification

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

At Bel & The Dragon, we don’t just offer jobs – we are offering a chance to be part of something special. Our hotels are full of history and charm, with a real passion for great food and drink at the heart of it all. Every location has its own character, and so do the people who work here. Whether it’s a quiet corner by the fire or a lively evening at the bar, we create moments that feel personal and real.

As part of the Fuller’s family, our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – are at the heart of everything we do. If you’re someone who cares about quality, enjoys making people feel at home, and wants to be part of a team that’s proud of what it does, we would love to meet you.

Bel & The Dragon Cookham is one of the oldest coaching inns in England and sits on the village’s picture-postcard high street, a short stroll from the Thames path. Bel & The Dragon offers ten beautiful en-suite bedrooms in addition to an attractive, spacious restaurant & cosy bar area.

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.