Junior Sous Chef

The Rising Sun, Reading; Reading; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality group in Reading is seeking a passionate Junior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality fresh food, training junior chefs, and working across multiple sections. The role offers competitive on-target earnings and a supportive company culture. With several awards under their belt and continuous expansion plans, this is a great opportunity for career development.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Employee Assistance Program

Instant pay access

Enhanced maternity & paternity leave

Referral bonus

Discounts at restaurants

Long Service Recognition

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality dishes to customers.
• Train and develop junior chefs in the kitchen.
• Follow recipes and food safety standards.

Skills

Fresh food quality service

Training junior chefs

Advanced knife skills

Job description

Junior Sous Chef

On Target Earnings 14.75 - 15 (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection were on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Junior Sous Chef

Were 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 1500 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 were excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027 including over 500 bedrooms theres never been a better time to join us. Were committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.

Join us and be part of a community thats 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
Recruitment Manager at Heartwood Collection

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1