Sous Chef

Sous Chef - for our new opening in March

On Target Earnings £15.50 - £16.50 * (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for a passionate and vibrant individual to join our kitchen team as Sous Chef - for our New Opening at The Potter's Heron, Ampfield, SO51 9ZF (Near Romsey)

Following twenty years of independent ownership, this beautiful thatched roof hotel and dining space has been acquired by us here at The Heartwood Collection. The Potters Heron has historically been thought of with fondness as an established hotel and will now enter an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a warm and elegant 56 room inn with a 200-capacity restaurant dining space.

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

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas