Demi Chef de Partie

Heartwood Collection; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality group in Eastleigh seeks a passionate Demi Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. The role requires 2-3 years of experience in a service setting and knife skills, with a focus on providing high-quality food. As part of a supportive kitchen team, you will follow recipes and contribute to seasonal dishes served in their award-winning pubs and brasseries. Enjoy a range of benefits, including training and discounts, as part of this vibrant team.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

Birthday gift

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a service setting with knife skills and working with fresh food.
• Able to work a section as part of the kitchen team.

Skills

Passion for quality food

Knife skills

Ability to follow recipes

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie

At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Demi 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 Scheme

About You:

• Have a passion for great quality food and keen to enhance their career
• Able to work a section as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes
• 2-3 years experience in a service setting with knife skills and working with fresh food

About the Company

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

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.

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

Location: 40 Chamberlayne Rd, Eastleigh SO50 5JH, UK

Type: Permanent

Published on 9 Jan 2026