Job Title: Sous Chef / CDP
Location: Surrey Hills (near Reigate)
Salary: £32,000 – £40,000 DOE
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Approximately 48 hours per week (rota basis)
Accommodation: Live-in or live-out available – if live-out – MUST DRIVE based on rural location.
A beautiful and much-loved country pub in the Surrey Hills near Reigate has recently launched a new kitchen and is now seeking a passionate and ambitious Sous Chef to join the opening team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie looking to step up or an experienced Sous Chef who wants to be part of building something special from the ground up. Working closely with a supportive and experienced Head Chef, you will play a key role in shaping the culture, systems, and standards of a kitchen with the ambition to become one of the best food pubs in Surrey.
The kitchen focuses on seasonal, ingredient-led British cooking, with an emphasis on quality produce, consistency, and genuine hospitality.
Key Responsibilities
*Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of the kitchen
*Help deliver high-quality seasonal British dishes using fresh ingredients
*Maintain high standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
*Assist with training and supporting junior chefs
*Help establish systems, standards, and a positive kitchen culture
*Take responsibility for running services independently when required
What We’re Looking For
*Previous experience as a Chef de Partie ready to step up or a Sous Chef in a similar venue
*Ideally catering college trained
*Experience in well-regarded restaurants, gastro pubs, or quality venues in Surrey, Sussex, or London (or similar environments)
*Passion for seasonal British cooking and quality ingredients
*Strong teamwork and communication skills
*Ambitious, motivated, and eager to develop
What’s On Offer
*Salary £32,000 – £40,000 depending on experience
*Live-in accommodation available (salary typically towards the lower end for live-in roles)
*Approximately 48 hours per week on a rota basis
*The opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Head Chef
*The chance to run services and develop leadership skills
*Be part of an exciting new kitchen team from the beginning
If you’re a passionate chef who cares about food, teamwork, and building a kitchen with real ambition, we’d love to hear from you.
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