At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Head Chef in creating delicious seasonal dishes and mentoring junior team members.
- Company: Join The Horses, a new pub and restaurant in Farringdon, London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tips, discounts, health support, and career progression.
- Other info: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a fresh culinary journey and shape a vibrant dining experience.
- Qualifications: 2 years' kitchen experience and a passion for British produce and sustainability.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in running a smooth and efficient kitchen
- Help lead and mentor junior team members
- Ensure high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency
- Contribute ideas for seasonal menus and daily specials
- Be hands-on during busy service periods
At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers, and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care. As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service, and a genuine connection to British produce. If you love cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients and you’re ready to take the next step in your culinary career, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications
- A passion for creating delicious, seasonal dishes
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality kitchen
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Passion for seasonal British produce and sustainability
- A calm, positive attitude and a genuine team spirit
Company Information
Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Opening in September 2026, The Horses will bring a fresh hospitality offering to Farringdon. Set within a building that has long been part of the local community, the venue will combine a pub atmosphere with exceptional dining, quality drinks, and attentive service across multiple floors. We are building a team that prides itself on delivering authentic hospitality, who are collaborative and create a genuinely warm, welcoming environment for every guest. This is an opportunity to join a new opening and help shape the venue from day one, becoming part of a business that values quality, teamwork, and a shared passion for great service.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary – Base salary 42,000 per annum + service charge (circa 12,000 per annum)
- 50% off food and drink in our pubs for a table of up to 4 people
- Every penny of service charge goes to the people who work in our restaurants, including our kitchen team. Access your tips weekly in your digital tip jar
- Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more
- 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health
- Celebrate your 1-year work anniversary with an overnight stay in the Cotswolds, on us!
- Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday
- Earn more with our employee referral scheme
- Delicious staff meals on shift
- Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally
Junior Sous Chef, The Horses - London employer: Public House
At The Horses, we pride ourselves on fostering a vibrant and inclusive work culture that values teamwork, quality, and authentic hospitality. As part of the Public House Group, you will have the unique opportunity to shape a new venue in Farringdon, working with fresh seasonal ingredients while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, access to health and wellbeing support, and career progression opportunities. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences and creating lasting connections with our community.
