Chef de Partie

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus up to £1,500

Employee assistance program

Instant pay access

Cycle to Work

Discounts on Heartwood Inns & Brasser

Long service recognition

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team. Basic rate up to £13.10 per hour plus TRONC, with on-target earnings of £15–£15.50 per hour including TRONC. The role offers training, employee support, and enticing benefits within a multi-award-winning hospitality group.

Join a family-friendly, award-winning pub and brasserie group that prioritizes fresh, seasonal dishes and progression opportunities across our expanding estate.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering high-quality, fresh food.
• Experience in at least 2 kitchen sections and following recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to standard recipes and quality.
• Work across at least 2 kitchen sections as part of the team.
• Deliver great quality and fresh food to customers.

Skills

Knife skills

Classical cooking

Multi-section kitchen

Recipe following

Job description

Chef de Partie

Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £15 - £15.50 *(Including TRONC)

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