Sous Chef - Live in available if required

TN United Kingdom; Bridport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic coaching inn in Bridport as a Sous Chef, where your culinary creativity and passion for fresh ingredients will shine. This role offers the chance to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring high standards and successful service. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth, along with various perks including discounts, healthcare benefits, and flexible pay options. Become part of a team that values individuality and collaboration, making every meal a memorable experience for guests.

Benefits

Discount on food and drink

Tips paid weekly

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream access

Career development opportunities

Shared staff accommodation

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Passionate individual with experience in kitchen management.
• Ability to prepare fresh, seasonal ingredients creatively.

Responsibilities

• Act as deputy to the Head Chef, managing the kitchen in their absence.
• Deliver successful services while maintaining high food standards.

Skills

Hygiene qualification

Food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creativity

Team motivation

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Join us at The Bull Hotel, a beautiful 16th-century coaching inn situated in the bustling market town of Bridport. A truly special place to eat, drink and stay near the Jurassic coast. We are looking for a passionate chef who enjoys being part of a team that delivers a multitude of dining options from our main restaurant and courtyard dining areas to private dining, weddings and functions.

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join our team, with applications welcomed from various experience levels, from Junior Sous to Senior Sous. We are flexible on hours for the right candidate, over 4-5 days per week.

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 who we are.

What we offer:

• Full support and training in your role.
• Approximately 45 hours per week over 5 days.
• Hourly or salary pay options.
• 25-40% discount on food and drink across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family, starting at 25%, increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years, and 40% after five years.
• Tips paid weekly on top of your hourly pay.
• Discounted hotel stays at Fuller’s hotels.
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ benefits platform for savings at retailers, gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan after one year, including 24-hour GP service and dental/eye care reimbursements.
• Full induction and ongoing training.
• Option to access up to 35% of earnings via Wagestream, providing flexibility before payday.
• Various career development opportunities across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive, collaborative environment where everyone is valued.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through learning programs.
• Shared staff accommodation may be available if needed, with government rent deductions.

What we look for in a Sous Chef:

• Act as deputy to the Head Chef, taking full control of the kitchen in their absence.
• Pride in preparing fresh, seasonal ingredients.
• Creativity to bring new ideas and develop dishes.
• Ability to motivate and bring out the best in the kitchen team.
• Pride in delivering successful services.
• Hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge, and food safety awareness are essential.