Sous Chef - Live In

Fuller'S; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food and drink discount

Weekly tips

Full induction and training

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Job summary

Fuller’s The White Swan in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a skilled Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. You will craft fresh dishes using seasonal, local ingredients and help drive a creative, high‑standard kitchen.

We value pride in every service, team spirit, and strong hygiene and food safety knowledge. Enjoy an inviting environment, induction and ongoing development, plus benefits from Fuller’s perks.

Qualifications

• Creative Sous Chef with pride in fresh, seasonal dishes
• Can lead the kitchen when Head Chef is away
• Strong food knowledge and safety awareness
• Delivers high standards in every service

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to Head Chef and run kitchen in their absence
• Prepare fresh food from seasonal, local ingredients
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes
• Bring out the best in the kitchen team
• Take pride in every successful service
• Maintain hygiene and food safety standards

Skills

Creative cooking

Team leadership

Fresh food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Food safety awareness

Education

Hygiene/food safety qualification

Tools

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.

A historic place, recently renovated, The White Swan offers a high standard of accommodation to Stratford-upon-Avon tourists. There are 41 bedrooms, a busy bar and restaurant, and function rooms popular for private parties and wedding receptions.
We're a friendly team who enjoy serving our brilliant guests.

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.