Sous Chef

Fullers Group; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality group as a Sous Chef in Winchester, where you'll take control of the kitchen and create delicious dishes from seasonal ingredients. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth, a fair share of tips, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to online benefits platform

Continuous learning and development

Full induction and training

Wagestream for early earnings access

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef or similar role.
• Ability to prepare fresh food from local ingredients.
• Strong food knowledge and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Take control of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal ingredients.
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.

Skills

Food safety awareness

Creativity

Team leadership

Hygiene qualification

Knowledge of seasonal ingredients

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.

William Walker was a diver who shored up and saved Winchester Cathedral, so it is fitting that our new dining room will give great views of the beautiful building.

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.