Chef de Partie

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stepping Stones training

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Referral bonus

Food discounts

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is hiring for a kitchen role in Reading, offering a basic hourly rate up to £13.10 plus TRONC, with on-target earnings of £14.75–£15.25 including TRONC. You will work across sections, follow recipes, and contribute to consistently high-quality, fresh food.

The package includes bespoke Stepping Stones training, EarlyPay access, maternity/paternity leave enhancements, and extensive staff benefits such as discounts, referral bonuses, and cycle-to-work schemes.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate knife skills.
• Experience with classical cooking techniques.

Skills

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Kitchen teamwork

Job description

Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £14.75 - £15.25* (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