Junior Sous Chef

Hareoldredding; Reading; Ibrido; GBP 17.000 - 22.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

50% off food at Heartwood Inns/Brasser

Birthday gift

Long Service Recognition

Discounts via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

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Heartwood Collection is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our Reading kitchen team. You will contribute to delivering fresh, seasonal dishes across multiple sections and help train junior chefs to uphold our quality standards.

The role offers a fast-paced environment, bespoke training through our Stepping Stones programme, and benefits including a generous referral bonus and staff discounts.

Competenze

• 4–5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and classical cooking techniques.
• Able to work multiple sections in kitchen, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs.
• Passion for delivering high-quality, fresh food and training to chefs.

Mansioni

• Deliver service and quality with fresh, seasonal dishes.
• Work across kitchen sections and train other team members.
• Follow recipes and maintain high standards across stations.

Conoscenze

Advanced knife skills

Classical cooking techniques

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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
Cameron Johnson
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Recruitment Manager at Heartwood Collection

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