Sous Chef

The Potters Heron, Ampfield; Ampfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hotel and dining space in Ampfield is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to join their new opening. You will manage kitchen service, support the head chef, and ensure high-quality fresh food delivery. Candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in a similar role and demonstrate leadership skills. Join an award-winning hospitality group offering a warm community and strong career progression. This involves a contract of 48 hours with bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar.
• Proven track record in running kitchen service.
• Ability to work on and run any sections in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Join the kitchen team and support daily operations.
• Assist the head chef with kitchen management.
• Ensure delivery of quality fresh food to guests.

Skills

Running service from the line

Fresh food cuisine

Leadership skills

Training and support to chefs

Basic administration operations

Job description

Sous Chef - for our new opening in March

On Target Earnings £15.50 - £16.50 * (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and vibrant individual to join our kitchen team as Sous Chef for our New Opening at The Potter's Heron, Ampfield, SO51 9ZF (Near Romsey)

Following twenty years of independent ownership, this beautiful thatched roof hotel and dining space has been acquired by us here at The Heartwood Collection. The Potters Heron has historically been thought of with fondness as an established hotel and will now enter an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a warm and elegant 56 room inn with a 200-capacity restaurant dining space.

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:

• Salary package includes TRONC
• Contract average of 48 hours with paid overtime
• 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 proven track record in running service from the line, fresh food cuisine and delivering training and support to chefs
• Able to work on and run any sections in the kitchen team, demonstrate leadership skills and assist the head chef
• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar, preferably with exposure to branded operations and a basic understanding of administration operations

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