Junior Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Lewes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their dynamic kitchen team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients while learning classical French cooking techniques. The company prides itself on its commitment to community and exceptional service, providing a supportive environment for professional growth. With a focus on career advancement through their 'Stepping Stones' training program, this is an exciting chance to develop your culinary skills and be part of a multi-award-winning group. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will make a real difference.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Instant access to earned wages

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

Refer a Friend Bonus

Laundered chef whites

50% off food at Heartwood Inns

20% off food for friends and family

Thoughtful birthday gift

Long Service Recognition Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Desire to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients.
• Willing to learn classical French cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Join a fantastic kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef.
• Support the development of culinary skills with guidance from Chefs.

Skills

Cooking with fresh ingredients

Classical French cooking techniques

Attention to detail

Team player

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Junior Sous Chef - up to £15.75 * per hour (OTE £38,700**)

Packages Including Tronc

We're looking for passionate people to join our fantastic kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef.

Heartwood Collection is an award-winning collection of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries at the heart of their local communities, serving great fresh, seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, inspired by Raymond Blanc, and Heartwood Inns (formerly White Brasserie Company) are renowned for being a home-from-home.

Our strength lies in our enduring community of like-minded individuals—warm and genuine. Unforgettable moments are rooted in our commitment to seasonality, the curiosity of our people, and the pleasure of our guests.

Junior Sous Chef - What we offer:

• Packages including Tronc*
• Full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs
• Stepping Stones – our industry-leading training and development platform supporting progression
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Instant access to earned wages through EarlyPay
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• Laundered chef whites
• 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off food with friends and family
• A thoughtful birthday gift
• Long Service Recognition Awards
• The Pantry – discounts through Reward Gateway
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Junior Sous Chef - The Ideal Candidate:

• Desire to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients
• Willing to learn classical French cooking techniques
• Flexible team player
• Great attention to detail and high standards
• Eager to develop skills with guidance from our Chefs

Our investment in your development

The Heartwood Collection has over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and boutique bedrooms in Heartwood Inns. We aim to grow to 61 sites by 2027, adding up to 500 bedrooms.

We are excited about the growth opportunities and hope you are too! Join us to advance your career through our "Stepping Stones" training program.

About Heartwood Collection

We are a multi award-winning hospitality group:

• Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
• Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024
• R200
• SRA 3-star rating

**OTE is based on a 48-hour workweek, with Tronc calculated from the previous 6 months' site average.

Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson

Phone: [phone]

Email: [emailprotected]