Sous Chef

Virginie Balthazard; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pub known for its food seeks a creative Sous Chef to manage kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef. You will take pride in preparing dishes from fresh, locally sourced ingredients, while leading and inspiring the kitchen team. This role offers opportunities for personal growth and access to employee benefits, including discounts and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Wagestream option

Qualifications

• Creative Sous Chef, capable of bringing new ideas.
• Experience in preparing fresh, local ingredients.
• Ability to lead the kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and service.
• Lead the kitchen team to deliver successful services.

Skills

Food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creativity

Team leadership

Education

Hygiene qualification

Job description

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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 traditional pub renowned for its food and outside space, The Hampshire Hog also provides 20 great guest rooms. The pub maintains a warm, friendly atmosphere and has won awards for its high standards of service.

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.