Chef de Partie

Heartwood Inns; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartwood Collection seeks a passionate 'Chef de Partie' to join its vibrant kitchen team. With a focus on quality and fresh ingredients, you will be part of an award-winning hospitality group poised for significant growth. Join a community dedicated to warm service and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns

Discounts on retailers via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday gift and Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering quality and fresh food.
• Able to work across multiple kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great quality and fresh food.
• Follow recipes accurately in a team environment.

Skills

Knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Quality food delivery

Job description

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

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*
• 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