Sous Chef - Country Premium

The New Forest, Ashurst; Ashurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Weekly tips

Discounted hotel stays

My Fuller’s perks platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction & training

Wagestream option

Job summary

The New Forest in Ashurst, part of Fuller’s, seeks a creative Sous Chef to lead kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence. You will craft fresh dishes from seasonal, local ingredients and inspire the team to deliver exceptional service. A hygiene qualification and strong food safety knowledge are essential for this role.

You'll join a seasonal pub with a strong food reputation and ongoing development opportunities within Fuller’s.

Qualifications

• Lead kitchen in Head Chef's absence.
• Prepare fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring creative ideas and fresh dishes to the menu.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team to deliver excellence.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• Hygiene qualification, strong food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations when Head Chef is away.
• Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene and food safety compliance.
• Collaborate with team to deliver consistent service.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety

Creativity

Seasonal ingredients

Team motivation

Hygiene knowledge

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.

The New Forest is currently closed for a refurb, reopening in mid-February looking stunning!
The pub is a seasonal business with a large garden that caters for tourist visitors but has a reputation for good food which means you'll see plenty of regulars too.
When this pub reopens there will be a higher focus on food and service, exciting changes ahead!!

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.