Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pub and hotel chain in Winchester is seeking a creative Sous Chef to take charge of the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. The ideal candidate will possess a hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge, and a strong commitment to quality. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with various employee benefits including discounts and healthcare support.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Discounted hotel stays

Tips paid weekly

Full induction and training

Qualifications

• Control the kitchen when Head Chef is away.
• Take pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.

Responsibilities

• Deputize for the Head Chef and manage the kitchen.
• Guide the kitchen team to excel.
• Ensure quality and hygiene in every service.

Skills

Hygiene qualification

Excellent food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creativity

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.

The Wykeham Arms is a traditional pub in Winchester, renowned particularly as a dining destination. Food here has 2 AA rosettes, and attracts diverse, discerning customers from afar. A really busy place, the pub also has 14 boutique bedrooms – usually fully booked right throughout the year.

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 the Head Chef is 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.
• Hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge, and food safety awareness are all essential for this role.