Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartwood Inns is looking for an experienced Sous Chef for The Old Crown opening in autumn 2025. This exciting opportunity entails delivering exceptional service and quality food while being part of a supportive team. Join a multi-award-winning hospitality group that values progression and offers diverse benefits, creating a warm and vibrant community.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus up to £1,500

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Birthday gift & Long Service Recognition

Retail discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting.
• Ability to work multiple kitchen sections and follow recipes.
• Proven track record in delivering service and fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality service and food.
• Train and develop junior chefs.
• Manage multiple kitchen sections.

Skills

Service quality

Fresh food preparation

Training

Knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Job description

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The Old Crown, Bookham Surrey will be opening in mid-autumn 2025.

We are thrilled to announce our next opening in the beautiful town of Bookham in autumn 2025, so we have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our fantastic team.

Located on the village’s High Street, The Old Crown dates back to the 1930s and was built by Kingston brewery Hodgson’s. A landmark of the village, the pub will undergo an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment to create 150 covers in the enhanced bar and dining room and a further 50 covers in the large enclosed garden. The pub will feature Heartwood’s signature quirky welcoming style with cosy snugs, rich colour schemes, and textures that reflect the history of the pub and the local area.

We’re an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.

What we offer:

• Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC*
• Contract average of 48 hours
• Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant pay access through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
• Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friends
• A birthday gift and Long Service Recognition
• Discounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

About You:

• Have a passion and proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food, and training to chefs
• Able to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes, and demonstrate this to other chefs
• 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and working with classical cooking techniques

Heartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• Best Pub Brand/Concept at the Publican Awards 2025

At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.

*On Target Earnings is based on a 48-hour working week, TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas.

Transfer of Employer. In the UK, sponsored chefs can apply!

(Must be in the UK, employed, and already sponsored before April 2024)