Sous Chef - Country Premium

The Fox & Hounds, Lyndhurst; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on food and drink

Weekly tips

Wagestream access

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Discounted hotel stays

Job summary

The Fox and Hounds, part of Fuller’s, is a traditional country pub known for cask ales, fresh food and a warm, cosy atmosphere. We’re looking for a hands-on Sous Chef to deputise for the Head Chef and oversee kitchen operations when they’re away.

You will lead a team to deliver creative, seasonal dishes made from local ingredients, maintain high food safety standards, and help bring the kitchen to life with fresh ideas.

Qualifications

• Proven hygiene qualification and strong food safety knowledge.
• Experience handling fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Responsibilities

• As a deputy to the Head Chef, you will take full control of the kitchen when they are away.
• Bring the best out of the kitchen team and maintain high service standards.
• Take pride in every successful service.
• Lead and mentor the kitchen staff to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety awareness

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 Fox and Hounds is a traditional country pub - just picture cask-conditioned ales, fresh food and a warm cosy atmosphere. It's a second home to many loyal locals, but also welcomes a steady stream of New Forest tourists.

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.