Sous Chef - The Duke of Kent, Ealing

Fuller's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive culture

Continuous growth

Generous discounts

Tips & perks

My Fuller’s Platform

Healthcare cash plan

Wagestream

Full induction & training

Job summary

Fuller’s is seeking an energetic Sous Chef for The Duke of Kent in Ealing, a lively pub preparing for a major refurbishment and a new garden pizza offering. You will work with Head Chef Adrian to drive food quality during the festive period and help shape our events menu.

Lead a passionate kitchen team, ensure seamless high-volume service, and bring a people-first, quality-driven approach to a growing Fuller’s pub and hotel network.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume hospitality kitchens.
• Strong food safety awareness and hygiene qualifications.
• Excellent culinary knowledge and ability to create quality dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen in Head Chef Adrian's absence, maintaining high standards.
• Drive food quality and contribute to events and garden pizza offering.
• Supportive leader for a tight-knit kitchen team and foster a positive, safe working environment.

Skills

People leadership

Quality food

Kitchen leadership

Drive & vision

Food safety standards

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.

An Exciting New Chapter at The Duke of Kent!

Something of an Ealing destination pub, The Duke of Kent attracts a lively mix of young professionals, local families, and fresh-food lovers. With two major dining areas and a high-volume trade, we are entering a thrilling new era. We are about to undergo a major investment and full refurbishment, including brand-new outdoor pizza facilities for our garden!

We are looking for an energetic, people-first Sous Chef to jump on board at this transformative moment. Working alongside our Head Chef, Adrian, you will play a pivotal role in driving food quality across the festive period, shaping our events offering, and building a passionate, tight-knit kitchen team ready to rock the summer ahead.

What We Look For in a Sous Chef

• A Real People Leader: A high-energy motivator who genuinely loves hospitality, leads by example, and knows how to bring out the absolute best in the kitchen team.
  
• Passion for Quality Food: A creative mindset with a genuine love for seasonal ingredients, fresh dish creation, and delivering excellence on every plate.
  
• Right Hand to Head Chef Adrian: Full confidence taking control of the kitchen in Adrian’s absence, ensuring seamless high-volume service and top-tier standards.
  
• Drive & Vision: Excitement for pushing food quality, driving our events and new garden pizza offering, and constantly asking "what’s next?"
  
• Essential Standards: Strong food safety awareness, excellent culinary knowledge, and relevant hygiene qualifications.
  

What We Can Offer You

• Career Progression: An exciting variety of career paths across our extensive pub and hotel network.
  
• Supportive Culture: A collaborative, trusting atmosphere where people come first and everyone is valued.
  
• Continuous Growth: Structured learning and development programs tailored to your goals.
  
• Generous Discounts: 25% discount on food and drink across all Fuller’s pubs and hotels for you, your friends, and family (increasing to 30% after 1 year, 35% after 3 years, and 40% after 5 years).
  
• Tips & Perks: A fair share of tips paid weekly on top of your pay, plus discounted hotel stays across the Fuller’s family.
  
• My Fuller’s Platform: Access to retail savings, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and more.
  
• Healthcare Cash Plan: 24/7 GP access and cashback on dental and eyecare appointments after 1 year.
  
• Wagestream: Access up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them—no waiting for payday.
  
• Full Induction & Training: Complete setup for success from day one.