Sous Chef - New Opening Team - Immediate Start

Appetite4Work

Reigate•£18.00 per hour plus holiday pay on top•Full time•Temporary

Appetite4Work are looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to join the opening kitchen team of a much-loved country pub in the Surrey Hills, near Reigate.


This is a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious chef ready to step up. You don’t need prior Sous Chef experience — if you’re a strong CDP or Junior Sous looking to progress, this role offers the chance to grow, learn and help shape a brand-new kitchen from day one.


Our aim is simple: to be one of Surrey’s best food pubs, serving seasonal, ingredient-led British cooking that’s generous, approachable and rooted in great produce. This is not fine dining — it’s about consistently excellent food, cooked well, in a supportive and professional environment.


This role would be suitable to a candidate looking for a temp to perm or permanent position.


Why Apply To Be A Sous Chef With Appetite4Work:

  • Be part of a new opening – help establish the kitchen culture, systems and standards from the start
  • Learn and develop – work closely with the Head Chef and gain hands-on experience running a kitchen at a high level
  • Supportive kitchen culture – calm, respectful and team-focused
  • Clear progression – ideal for an ambitious chef ready to take the next step, or an experienced Sous looking for a fresh start
  • Accommodation available – live-in, self-contained unit with private bathroom and kitchenette (optional)
  • Great location – set in a picturesque Surrey village with direct train links to central London (30–50 minutes)


About You

We’re more interested in attitude and potential than job titles. You’ll be a great fit if you:

  • Are excited by the idea of building something from the ground up
  • Care deeply about ingredients, seasonality and provenance
  • Enjoy working in a calm, professional and respectful kitchen
  • Have strong cooking skills, good technical ability and attention to detail
  • Take pride in teamwork, consistency and high standards


This is a rare chance to join a kitchen from day one and play a key role in creating what we believe will become one of Surrey’s standout food-led pubs.


If this job stands out to you, please apply today with an up to date CV!