Junior Sous Chef

The Black Horse; Pulborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning pub group is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of experience in a service setting, showcasing advanced knife skills and ability to work collaboratively. The role involves delivering quality fresh food, training fellow chefs, and being part of a vibrant kitchen environment. This position offers a competitive hourly rate and various employee benefits, including discounts at partner locations.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in a service setting.
• Proven track record in delivering quality food and training.
• Ability to work multiple sections in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great quality fresh food and training to chefs.
• Follow recipes and demonstrate techniques to other chefs.

Skills

Passion for delivering service

Advanced knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Ability to train chefs

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

The Black Horse

Reigate

£14.75 - £15.25 per hour

Full time

NEW

On Target Earnings

On Target Earnings £ 14.75 - 15.25

• (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef.

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.