Breakfast Chef

Heartwood Collection; Town of Cambridge; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage + TRONC

Staff training programme

Employee Assistance Programme

EarlyPay entitlement

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave

Referral bonus

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Meadow Lark in Trumpington, Cambridge, is opening late 2026 under Heartwood Collection. We’re seeking Chefs de Partie to join the brand-new kitchen team, working on sections with fresh ingredients and a strong Head Chef to deliver high-quality dishes in a busy environment.

You’ll be part of a welcoming, ambitious team during opening, with training and development through our bespoke programme and a range of benefits to support your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Confident on section
• Passionate about fresh food
• Able to work as part of a high-quality kitchen team

Responsibilities

• Work as Chefs de Partie on assigned sections
• Help deliver great food in a busy pub kitchen
• Contribute to a brand-new opening and uphold high standards

Job description

Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC

The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – Opening Late 2026

We’re looking for talented

Breakfast

Chefs de Partie

to join the opening kitchen team at The Meadow Lark, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.

You’ll be joining from day one, working with fresh ingredients, a strong kitchen team and an experienced Head Chef to deliver great food in a busy, high-quality environment.

If you’re confident on section, passionate about fresh food and want to be part of a brand-new opening with Heartwood Collection, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Meadow Lark

Located in Trumpington, just south of Cambridge, The Meadow Lark will feature:

• An 84-cover bar
• An 84-cover restaurant
• An 80-cover terrace and landscaped garden

Recruitment Open Days

We’ll be contacting applicants for interviews and potential trial shifts ahead of opening. We also have two recruitment open days coming up:

Wednesday 28th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

Thursday 29th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm

The Clay Farm Centre

Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN

What we offer:

Pay is based on National Living Wage + TRONC*

Bespoke training and development through our

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:

You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special

You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service

Have an interest in great quality food and high standards

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.

*The hourly rate includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship