Junior Sous Chef
On Target Earnings £16 - £17 per hour * Including Tronc
(£40,000 - £42,000 on average 48 hours Including TRONC)
The Old Crown, Bookham Surrey will be opening in September 2025
Recruitment Days are being held at:
St Nicolas Church, Church Road / Lower Road, Great Bookham, KT23 3PN. (This location is on the opposite side of The Old Crown)
* Tuesday 26th A ugust 10 am - 4:30 pm
* W ednesday 27th A ugust 10 am - 4:30 pm
We are thrilled to announce our next opening in the beautiful town of Bookham in September 2025, so we have an amazing opportunity for Junior Sous Chef to join our fantastic team.
Located on the village’s High Street, The Old Crown dates back to the 1930’s and was built by Kingston brewery Hodgson’s. A landmark of the village, the pub will undergo an extensive multi-million pound refurbishment to create 150 covers in the enhanced bar and dining room and a further 50 covers in the large enclosed garden. The pub will feature Heartwood’s signature quirky welcoming style with cosy snugs, rich colour schemes and textures that reflect the history of the pub and the local area.
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:
* Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC*
* Contract average of 48 hours
* 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 passion and proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food and training to chefs
* Able to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs
* 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and working with classical cooking techniques
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