New Site Opening Jan/Feb 2026 – The Woodman, Southgate, London N13 4BDJunior Sous Chefs - Join Us for an Exciting New Chapter!On Target Earnings £ 15 - £15.50 * (Including TRONC)Average 48-hours contract (Expected Salary Positions potentially can start sooner in another location, ahead of the openingWe 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 Junior Sous ChefWe’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 hoursBespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programmeAccess to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality ActionInstant pay access through EarlyPayEnhanced Maternity & Paternity leaveUp to £1,500 Referral Bonus50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friendsA birthday gift and Long Service RecognitionDiscounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward GatewayCycle to Work SchemeAbout You:Have a passion and proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food and training to chefsAble to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and working with classical cooking techniquesHeartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025At 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
Phone: 07976 787953
Email: cameron.j@heartwoodcollection.com
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