Commis Chef

Heartwood Collection; Spearywell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in the UK is looking for a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team at a new opening. The ideal candidate is passionate about food, has 1-2 years of experience in a service setting, and possesses basic knife skills. This role offers a competitive hourly rate plus comprehensive training and development programs. Enjoy benefits such as discounts at Heartwood Inns and opportunities for career progression within an expanding hospitality group.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access

Discounts on food

Referral bonus

Long Service Recognition

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in a service setting.
• Keen to develop within the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Work as an integral part of the kitchen team.
• Follow recipes and assist in food preparation.

Skills

High standards in food quality

Basic knife skills

Ability to follow recipes

Teamwork

Job description

Commis Chef

Commis Chef - Positions starting in March

On Target Earnings £14 - 15

At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as Commis Chefs for our New Opening at The Potter's Heron, Ampfield, SO51 9ZF (Near Romsey).

Following twenty years of independent ownership, this beautiful thatched roof hotel and dining space has been acquired by us here at The Heartwood Collection. The Potters Heron has historically been thought of with fondness as an established hotel and will now enter an extensive multi-million-pound refurbishment to create a warm and elegant 56 room inn with a 200-capacity restaurant dining space.

We are holding recruitment open days and interviews at:

The Hilt (Hiltingbury Community Centre)

Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 5NP

Wednesday the 24th February: 10 am - 4:30 pm

Thursday the 25th of February: 10 am - 4:30 pm

Please note, the interviews are at The Hilt (Hiltingbury Community Centre) and not The Potter's Heron, Ampfield, as it is not open yet

Apply online, and one of the team will be in contact about your application

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 an interest in great quality food, keen to develop and have high standards
• Be an integral part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and work with others
• 1-2 years experience in a service setting and basic knife skills and knowledge of prep and fresh food

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 TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months' average.

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

Commis Chef

Heartwood Collection

Romsey SO51, UK

Permanent

Published on 28 Jan 2026