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Heartwood Collection; Chalfont St. Peter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TRONC included

Live-in option

Referral bonus

Staff discounts

Early pay access

Birthday gift

Long service recognition

Cycle to work

Training and development

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Heartwood Collection is seeking passionate individuals to join its kitchen team. The role offers a basic rate up to £13.10 per hour plus TRONC, with live-in available.

You will work across kitchen sections, delivering fresh, high-quality dishes in a cosy pub and brasserie environment, with training and progression opportunities across the Heartwood estate. We value hospitality passion and a track record of quality food, with benefits including early pay, referral bonuses, staff discounts, and

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate knife skills and classical cooking techniques.
• Passion for delivering great quality and fresh food.
• Able to work at least 2 kitchen sections and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver high-quality, fresh dishes in a kitchen environment.
• Support work across multiple kitchen sections and follow established recipes.

Skills

Team kitchen experience

Knife skills

Follow recipes

Food quality focus

Job description

Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC

Live in Available

At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a

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*
• Bespoke training and development through our 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

*The hourly rate/ package includes TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.

About You:

• Have a passion and a proven track record in delivering great quality and fresh food
• Able to work at least 2 sections as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes
• 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate 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.

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship