Commis Chef

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

Commis - Join Us for an Exciting New Chapter!

On Target Earnings £ 13.50 - £14 * (Including TRONC)

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.

Recruitment open days
We are holding interviews at:
The Prince of Wales, 2 Church Hill Rd, Barnet EN4 8TB

Wednesday the 7th of January 10 - am - 4:30 pm
Thursday the 8th of January 10 - am - 4:30 pm

Please note, the interviews are at The Prince of Wales, Barnet, and not at The Woodman, as it is not open yet
Apply here, and one of the team will be in contact about your application

What we offer:

Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC*
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 an interest in great quality food, keen to develop and have high standards
Be an integral part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and work with others
1-2 years experience in a service setting and basic knife skills and knowledge of prep and fresh food

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.

*The hourly rate includes TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship