Junior Sous Chef

The Jolly Farmer, Chalfont St Peter; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning hospitality group is looking for a passionate Junior Sous Chef in Chalfont St. Peter. You will be instrumental in delivering excellent food and service, guiding the kitchen team, and ensuring quality standards are met. With a focus on fresh, seasonal dishes, this position offers solid opportunities for growth and training within a vibrant kitchen environment. Enjoy competitive pay and outstanding staff perks including discounts and bonuses.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Up to £1,500 referral bonus

50% off food at any Heartwood Inns

20% discount for family and friends

Cycle to Work Scheme

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in a service setting.
• Proven track record in food quality and service.
• Ability to work multiple kitchen sections.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great quality and fresh food.
• Train and guide chefs in the kitchen.
• Follow recipes accurately in a team setting.

Skills

Service delivery

Quality food preparation

Training other chefs

Advanced knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

Job description

Junior Sous Chef
On Target Earnings £ 15-16 * (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