Sous Chef - Country Premium

Harri; Arundel; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Tips on top of hourly pay

Discounted hotel stays

Access to My Fuller’s platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction and training

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s Swan in Arundel is seeking a creative Sous Chef to join our kitchen team. You’ll deputise for the Head Chef, taking full control of the kitchen in their absence and ensuring exceptional service across busy events and daily launches.

You’ll pride yourself on fresh dishes made from seasonal, local ingredients, lead a supportive team, and maintain high hygiene and food safety standards while continuously introducing new ideas.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team and coordinating service.
• Commitment to fresh, seasonal, local ingredients.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Take full control of the kitchen when Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team during service.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• Essential hygiene and food safety knowledge must be maintained.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Creativity

Food safety

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.

The Swan is a listed country pub offering accommodation in Arundel. It's a traditional place - think cask ales, fresh food and afternoon teas - but there are plenty of events and functions hosted here too. Expect lively wedding celebrations and music events.

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.