Sous Chef

The Vaults, Southsea; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream option

Job summary

The Vaults in Portsmouth operates under Fuller’s and offers a dynamic kitchen role as Sous Chef. You will support the Head Chef, take charge in their absence, and ensure high standards of food quality and service during busy live music events.

We value fresh, locally sourced ingredients, creativity in menu development, and strong teamwork. Expect comprehensive induction and ongoing training within a supportive Fuller’s family.

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare fresh food using seasonal ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices.
• Creative cooking and menu development with new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team and maintain high service standards.
• Take pride in every successful service.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Creative cooking

Team leadership

Food safety hygiene

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.

With five bars, three floors and its own American diner, The Vaults is a vast, vibrant pub. Service style here is generally relaxed - but expect it to get extremely busy during live music and event nights.

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.