Sous Chef - Suburban Londoners

The Lord Northbrook, Lee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community pub in Greater London is looking for a Sous Chef to join their team. You will work closely with the Head Chef, taking full control of the kitchen when needed. This role requires a love for preparing fresh, seasonal food and the ability to lead a team in a busy kitchen. Applicants should have a hygiene qualification and strong food knowledge. The role offers a supportive work environment and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25% discount on food and drink

Fair share of tips

Discounted hotel stays

Access to online benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Full induction and training

Option to receive earned wages early

Qualifications

• Take full control of the kitchen when the Head Chef is away.
• Prepare fresh food made from seasonal, local ingredients.
• Bring new ideas and create fresh dishes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen operations.
• Ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Lead the kitchen team to deliver excellent service.

Skills

Hygiene qualification

Food knowledge

Food safety awareness

Creativity

Team leadership

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.

Situated in the heart of leafy Lee, the Lord Northbrook is a great community pub offering quality beers and tasty homemade 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.