Demi Chef de Partie - Part Time

Heartwood Collection; Newbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic + TRONC

Stepping Stones training

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus £1,500

50% food discount

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Rewards Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a Demi Chef de Partie to join its kitchen team. The successful candidate will bring passion for quality food and a track record of 2–3 years in a service setting, with knife skills and experience handling fresh ingredients.

We offer bespoke training through our Stepping Stones programme, early pay access, maternity/paternity leave, and a generous benefits package including a £1,500 referral bonus and substantial food discounts across Heartwood Inns and Brasserie

Qualifications

• Passion for great quality food and keen to enhance their career.
• Able to work a section of the kitchen and follow recipes.
• 2–3 years experience in a service setting with knife skills and fresh food.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the kitchen team to prepare dishes to spec.
• Support senior chefs and maintain mise en place for service.

Skills

Knife skills

Fresh food handling

2-3 years service experience

Job description

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

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