Sous Chef - The Swan Hotel, Arundel

Fuller's; Arundel; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food & drink discount

Tips paid weekly

Accommodation (Swan)

My Fuller’s benefits platform

Healthcare Cash Plan

Induction & training

Wagestream earnings access

Job summary

Fuller’s Swan in Arundel is seeking a creative Sous Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, using seasonal, local produce to craft delicious dishes.

You will inspire the team, maintain high standards of food knowledge and safety, and deliver excellent service in a lively pub and hotel environment with opportunities for professional growth and training.

Qualifications

• Hygiene qualification, excellent food knowledge and food safety awareness are essential.
• Proven ability to lead the kitchen team and maintain high standards.
• Experience delivering fresh, seasonal dishes with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Deputy to the Head Chef; take full control of the kitchen when away.
• Lead with pride in preparing fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Bring new ideas, motivate the team, and ensure every service is successful.
• Maintain highest standards of food knowledge and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Creativity

Food safety awareness

Fresh food preparation

Seasonal ingredients

Education

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.

The Swan is a listed country pub offering accommodation in Arundel. It's a traditional place - think cask ales, fresh food and afternoon teas - but there are plenty of events and functions hosted here too. Expect lively wedding celebrations and music events.

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.