Junior Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Join Heartwood Collection as a Junior Sous Chef and be part of a vibrant kitchen team. Experience a rewarding career with opportunities for progression in a multi-award-winning hospitality group serving fresh, seasonal dishes in a welcoming environment.

Benefits

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

50% off food for staff

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

Discounts on hundreds of retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Recognition

Birthday gift

Bespoke training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent service and train junior chefs.
• Ensure quality and freshness of dishes.
• Follow recipes and assist in kitchen operations.

Skills

Service Excellence

Training and Development

Advanced Knife Skills

Classical Cooking Techniques

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

Live in Available

On Target Earnings £ 38,500 - £ 39,500* (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