Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

Transfer of Employer. In the UK Sponsorship chefs can apply!
(Must be in the UK, employed and already sponsored before April 2024)

On Target Earnings £16 - £17 per hour * Inculding Tronc
(£40,000 - £42,000 on average 48 hours Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef

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

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas

Transfer of Employer. In UK Sponsored chefs can apply!
(Must be in the UK, employed and already sponsored before April 2024)