Chef de Partie

Heartwood Collection; Pennington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EarlyPay access

Referral bonus

Food discount

Cycle to work

Training programme

Employee assistance

Long service recognition

Birthday gift

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a Chef de Partie in Hampshire. The role offers a base hourly package with TRONC and requires the ability to work across at least two kitchen sections and follow established recipes.

This permanent, full-time position includes training opportunities and a range of staff benefits. The company is a multi-award-winning hospitality group with ambitious expansion plans and a strong emphasis on career progression within its estate.

Qualifications

• Have a passion and proven track record in delivering great quality and fresh food.
• Able to work at least 2 sections as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes.
• 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate knife skills and working with classical cooking techniques.

Skills

Passion for food

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Team collaboration

Job description

Chef de Partie

• Company: Heartwood Collection
• Salary: £14.50 to £15 an hour
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: Hampshire, SO41 8DF
• Job type: Permanent
• Posting date: 18 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

Chef de Partie

Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £14.50 - £15

(Including TRONC)

What we offer:

• Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC
• 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 a proven track record in delivering great quality and fresh food
• Able to work at least 2 sections as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes
• 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate 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.

The hourly rate/ package includes TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months' average.

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