Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns; Ampfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stepping Stones training

Employee Assistance Program

EarlyPay

Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral bonus up to £1,500

50% off food at Heartwood Inns / Brs &

20% discount for family and friends

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Heartwood Inns is seeking passionate individuals to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef. The role offers a Basic Rate up to £13.35 per hour plus TRONC and an On Target Earnings range of £15.50–£16.50 including TRONC.

We provide bespoke training through our Stepping Stones programme and a 48-hour weekly contract in our award-winning Heartwood Collection pubs and brasseries. Join a warm, community-focused team with staff benefits, generous discounts on meals, maternity/paternity leave,

Qualifications

• Have a passion and proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food and training to chefs.
• Able to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs.
• 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and working with classical cooking techniques.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Service experience

Job description

Basic Rate up to £13.35 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £15.50 - £16.50 * (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef

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*
• Contract average of 48 hours
• 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 proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food and training to chefs
• Able to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs
• 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced 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.

• On Target Earnings is based on a 48-hour working week, TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average