Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Godalming; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join The Ragged Robin, a new venue in Godalming. This role calls for a dedicated professional passionate about fresh food and teamwork, ready to make a mark in an award-winning establishment. Enjoy a competitive salary, extensive perks, and opportunities for growth in a historic setting.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus Tronc

48 Hour contract average

Stepping Stones training platform

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500

Instant access to earned pay through EarlyPay

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns

Long Service Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• Great presence and vibrant personality.
• Experience in overseeing large teams.
• Ability to maintain kitchen quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head Chef to motivate the kitchen team.
• Ensure high standards across all kitchen operations.
• Contribute to business growth and manage budgets.

Skills

Fresh food preparation

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Budget management

Staff retention strategies

Job description

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The Ragged Robin, Godalming will be opening in Early Summer 2025

We are thrilled to announce our opening in the beautiful town of Godalming in Early summer 2025, so we have an amazing opportunity for a very experienced Sous Chef to join our fantastic team.

Nestled in the charming town of Godalming, the former Manor Inn is transforming into The Ragged Robin, a proud addition to the Heartwood Collection. Currently undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment, this historic 18th-century gem is being reimagined as a warm, characterful pub with a cosy yet quirky charm. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Wey and rolling meadows, The Ragged Robin will feature a 150-cover restaurant & bar offering exceptional food & drink, 100 external covers for al fresco dining in picturesque surroundings, and 19 boutique bedrooms for a stylish countryside retreat

Recently announced in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, the French brasserie business inspired by Raymond Blanc and Heartwood Inns is renowned for being a home-from-home.

Sous Chef - What We Offer

• Competitive salary plus Tronc
• 48 Hour contract average
• Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Instant access to pay you have already earned through EarlyPay
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
• A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• The Pantry – 100’s of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme
  
  

Sous Chef - The Ideal Candidate

• Will have a great presence and a vibrant personality
• Able to work with and alongside the Head Chef to follow guidance and inspire, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Have experience in working with fresh food, running busy operations and overseeing large teams
• Ability to maintain quality and high standards across all areas of the kitchen
• Proven experience in delivering business growth, budgets, staff retention
  
  

Our investment in your development.

The Heartwood Collection currently has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs, many of which now feature beautiful boutique bedrooms. We are aiming to grow to 61 sites by 2027, which could add up to 500 bedrooms over the next four years.

We’re really excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too! It’s a great chance for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique “Stepping Stones” training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection Is a Multi Award-winning Hospitality Group

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024- Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 - R200 - SRA 3 star rated - plus many more!
• OTE is based on a 48-hour working week and the Tronc is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average
  
  

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson

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Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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