Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Collection; Romsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Basic + TRONC

48 hours contract average

Stepping Stones training

Hospitality Action support

EarlyPay

Maternity & Paternity leave

Referral bonus up to £1,500

50% food discount

Birthday gift

Reward Gateway discounts

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking a Junior Sous Chef for its growing kitchen team in Romsey, UK. This role offers a base rate up to £13.35 per hour plus TRONC and targets earnings of £15.50–£16.50 per hour including TRONC.

You will help deliver fresh, seasonal dishes across our cosy pubs and brasseries with training and progression opportunities. Join a multi-award-winning hospitality group with strong staff benefits, flexible early pay, and staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Passion and proven track record delivering service, quality, fresh food and training to chefs.
• Able to work multiple sections in the kitchen and demonstrate recipes to other chefs.
• 4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced knife skills and classical techniques.

Skills

Advanced knife skills

Teamwork

Follow recipes

Tools

Classical cooking techniques

Job description

Basic Rate up to £13.35 per hour PLUS TRONC

On Target Earnings £15.50 - £16.50 * (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