Sous Chef

Harri; Wickham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% discount on food and drink

Weekly tips paid on top of hourly pay

Wagestream access to earnings

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Discounted hotel stays at Fuller’s

My Fuller’s benefits platform access

Job summary

Fuller’s in Wickham is seeking a dedicated Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and lead the kitchen in their absence. You’ll prepare fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients and help drive our commitment to quality.

This role offers induction, training, and opportunities to develop recipes, with a strong focus on teamwork, hygiene, and delivering great experience for guests in our pub and hotel settings.

Qualifications

• A hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.
• Experience with seasonal, local ingredients is preferred.
• Strong teamwork and leadership skills in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head Chef and lead the kitchen in their absence.
• Ensure dishes are prepared fresh using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Create new dishes and inspire the kitchen team to excel.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene and service in every service.

Skills

Hygiene knowledge

Food safety awareness

Seasonal ingredients

Education

Hygiene qualification

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.

This beautiful former coaching inn at the centre of historic Wickham has made a name for itself with great home-cooked food, excellent real ales and welcoming staff.

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.