Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns; Berkhamsted; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Heartwood Collection as a Junior Sous Chef, an award-winning hospitality group known for its fresh, seasonal dishes. This role offers opportunities for growth and development, alongside a supportive team environment and competitive perks, including discounts, referral bonuses, and tailored training programs.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Instant pay access

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Referral bonus up to £1,500

50% off food

Discounts on retailers and experiences

Cycle to Work Scheme

Birthday gift and long service recognition

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in service setting.
• Advanced knife skills.
• Proven track record of quality food delivery and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver service and fresh food to a high standard.
• Train junior chefs and follow recipes.
• Work multiple sections in the kitchen.

Skills

Service delivery

Food quality

Training

Knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Job description

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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