Sous Chef

The Woodman, Southgate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A new Heartwood Inn in Greater London is hiring a Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. The role requires proven experience in fresh food cuisine and the ability to lead kitchen sections. The position offers competitive pay, with an average 48-hour contract, and numerous benefits including bespoke training, instant pay access, and generous discounts. Join a multi-award-winning team that values community and growth.

Benefits

Paid overtime

Bespoke training and development

Enhances maternity & paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in running service from the line.
• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar.
• Basic understanding of administration operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and assist the head chef.
• Run any sections in the kitchen as required.
• Deliver training and support to chefs.

Skills

Fresh food cuisine

Leadership skills

Running kitchen sections

Training and support

Job description

New Site Opening Jan/Feb 2026 – The Woodman, Southgate, London N13 4BD

Sous Chefs - Join Us for an Exciting New Chapter!

On Target Earnings £ 15.50- £16 * (Including TRONC)

Average 48-hour contract

Positions potentially can start sooner in another location, ahead of the opening

We are thrilled to announce the opening of The Woodman, a stunning new Heartwood Inn in the beautiful town of Southgate, North London. Just a stone’s throw from Southgate Tube and Grovelands Park, this historic site is undergoing a full refurbishment and stylish Heartwood redesign — plus an exciting new extension to elevate the guest experience.

With over 70 dining covers, 80+ bar covers, 60 external terrace seats, and 36 dedicated parking spaces, The Woodman promises to be a landmark destination for locals and visitors alike.

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a 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:

• 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

Applications that require a change of sponsorship OR form overseas cannot be considered for this role

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson
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