Sous Chef - Country Premium

The Mill at Elstead, Godalming; Godalming; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A country pub is seeking a Sous Chef to lead the kitchen team while the Head Chef is away. The role emphasizes creativity, pride in food preparation, and leadership within the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have excellent food knowledge, hygiene qualifications, and passion for seasonal ingredients. A supportive work environment with competitive salary, tips, and a range of employee benefits will be provided.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Access to healthcare cash plan

Discounted hotel stays

Continuous development programs

Wagestream access for early earnings

Qualifications

• As a deputy to the Head Chef, take full control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Pride in preparing fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Ability to create fresh dishes with new ideas.

Responsibilities

• Ensure successful service and bring the best out of the kitchen team.
• Maintain excellent food safety awareness.

Skills

Food knowledge

Hygiene qualification

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.

Sous Chef (Possible Live-In)

A vast country pub, The Mill at Elstead occupies a great spot on the banks of the River Wey. The location is peaceful but the pub itself can get busy - the Sunday Roasts and riverside garden are particularly popular.

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.

Compensation: Competitive salary