Sous Chef - Kingston upon Thames

Fullers; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known pub and hospitality group in Kingston upon Thames seeks a Sous Chef to oversee kitchen operations in the absence of the Head Chef. The ideal candidate will take pride in using seasonal, local ingredients to create fresh dishes while leading the kitchen team. Responsibilities include managing service quality and ensuring food safety standards are met. This role offers a supportive environment and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

25-40% discount on food and drink

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Access to online benefits platform

Full induction and training

Wagestream benefits for earnings

Qualifications

• Deputy to the Head Chef, responsible for kitchen control.
• Pride in preparing fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Ability to create new dishes and bring out the best in the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the kitchen when the Head Chef is unavailable.
• Prepare and serve food with attention to quality.
• Lead the kitchen team and maintain standards.

Skills

Hygiene qualification

Excellent food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creativity

Job description

Sous Chef - Kingston upon Thames

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 Queen's Head promises a warm welcome the minute you step through the door, whether you are staying in one of the Beautiful Bedrooms or just stopping by for our fabulous food.

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.