Demi Chef de Partie

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Thame; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stepping Stones training

Employee assistance program

Early pay

Maternity/paternity leave

Referral bonus

Food discounts

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team across cosy pubs and brasseries. You will work a section, follow recipes, and deliver fresh, seasonal dishes with knife skills.

The basic rate is up to £12.85 per hour plus TRONC, with on-target earnings of £14–£15 per hour including TRONC. We offer training through Stepping Stones, early pay, and staff discounts. Join a multi-award-winning group with progression opportunities and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Knife skills

Section work

Fresh food handling

Follow recipes

Job description

Demi Chef de Partie

Basic Rate up to £12.85 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £14 - £15 *(Including TRONC)

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 Work 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

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