Sous Chef

The Star; Dawesgreen; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A new food-led country pub in Dawesgreen is seeking a passionate Sous Chef to help establish kitchen standards. You'll assist the Head Chef while contributing to a supportive environment focused on fresh ingredients and exceptional hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary of £29,000 - £35,000 and live-in options. Ideal for an ambitious chef looking for progression within a calm and respectful kitchen atmosphere.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation options

Career progression opportunities

Supportive kitchen environment

Qualifications

• Excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Care deeply about ingredients, provenance, and seasonality.
• Want to work in a respectful, calm, and professional kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Join the opening team to establish kitchen culture and standards.
• Work closely with the Head Chef to support operations.
• Gain experience running a kitchen to the highest standards.

Skills

Strong cooking ability

Technical skill

Attention to detail

Job description

Sous Chef - Exciting New Pub Opening in the Surrey Hills

Salary: £29,000 - £35,000 + TRUNC. Live-in or Live-out Options available. We're looking for a passionate and talented Sous Chef to join the team of a new food-led country pub near Reigate in the Surrey Hills. You don't need to have worked as a sous chef before; this is the perfect job for an ambitious chef looking to progress their career and be part of a brand-new kitchen and play a key role in shaping its success from day one.

Our vision is to become one of the best food pubs in Surrey, serving seasonal, ingredient-led British food that is generous, accessible, and rooted in outstanding produce. It isn't fine dining or overcomplicated cooking – it's about brilliant food, great hospitality, and consistency at the highest level.

Why this role?

Be part of the opening team: You'll join at the very beginning, helping to establish the kitchen culture, systems, and standards that will define the pub. Learn and grow: You'll work closely with the Head Chef, supporting day-to-day operations and gaining invaluable experience running a kitchen to the highest standards. A supportive environment: This is a calm, respectful, and professional kitchen – the right place for someone who values teamwork, collaboration, and learning. Career progression: We're looking for someone ambitious – perhaps a CDP or junior sous ready to take the next step. You'll be working under a Head Chef who values mentoring, growth, and long-term development. Pay and accommodation: £29,000 - £35,000 salary (live-out). Live-in options available, including a spacious three-bed apartment (family-friendly but not required) or self-contained units. Couples welcome: Front of house opportunities are also available, making this a fantastic move for a couple looking to relocate together.

About you

We're not fixed on years of experience or a specific background – attitude, passion, and drive matter most. You'll thrive here if you:

• Are excited by the opportunity to build something from the ground up.
• Care deeply about ingredients, provenance, and seasonality.
• Want to work in a respectful, calm, and professional kitchen.
• Have strong cooking ability, technical skill, and attention to detail.

We believe your pub should feel like your pub – and we know you've got a vision for its future. Make your great idea a reality with Star Pubs.