Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef at a leading hospitality group. With a focus on fresh, seasonal dishes, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional service and training to fellow chefs. This full-time position offers a supportive community and numerous benefits, including bespoke training and discounts. Ideal candidates will have 4-5 years of relevant experience and advanced culinary skills.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral Bonus

Discounts on food

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Retailer discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 4-5 years experience in a service setting.
• Proven track record in delivering service and training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver great quality, fresh food and training to chefs.
• Work multiple sections and follow recipes.

Skills

Service Delivery

Fresh Food Preparation

Training

Knife Skills

Classical Cooking Techniques

Job description

Join to apply for the Junior Sous Chef role at Heartwood Inns

On Target Earnings £ 38,500 - £ 39,500* (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re looking 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

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitality

Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life. 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.