Senior Sous Chef

Heartwood Inns; Lymington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Sous Chef at Heartwood Inns, located on the edge of the New Forest. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing kitchen operations, inspiring a team, and maintaining high culinary standards in a newly refurbished historic pub. Enjoy competitive pay and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Industry-leading training through Stepping Stones

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts through Reward Gateway

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages

Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500

EarlyPay access to earned wages

50% off food at Heartwood Inns and Brasserie Blanc

20% off with friends and family

Birthday gift

Long Service Awards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing busy operations and large teams.
• Proven track record in budgeting and staff retention.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily operations.
• Inspire and develop the kitchen team.

Skills

Strong presence

Team development

Fresh food experience

High standards and quality commitment

Business growth

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- On Target Earnings up to £44,000*

• Package Including TRONC

Our new Heartwood Inns, The White Hart is now open

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join our team and be part of our new opening.

Located on the edge of the New Forest, this historic pub dating back to the 1700s is undergoing a multi-million-pound refurbishment. It features a warm, welcoming bar with 57 covers, a dining room with 96 covers, and outdoor spaces for al fresco dining with 87 covers and a lawned garden.

Recently recognized in the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work, Heartwood Collection is an award-winning group of cozy pubs and atmospheric brasseries serving great seasonal food. Brasserie Blanc, inspired by Raymond Blanc, is part of our portfolio and is renowned for its homely atmosphere.

Senior Sous Chef - What We Offer

• Competitive salary with Tronc
• 48 Hour Contract
• Industry-leading training through Stepping Stones
• Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
• Discounts through Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity packages
• Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
• EarlyPay access to earned wages
• 50% off food at Heartwood Inns and Brasserie Blanc
• 20% off with friends and family
• Birthday gift
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Candidate Profile

• Vibrant personality with strong presence
• Ability to work with and support the Head Chef, inspiring and developing the team
• Experience with fresh food, managing busy operations, overseeing large teams
• Commitment to high standards and quality
• Proven track record in business growth, budgeting, staff retention

Development & Growth

Our growth plans include expanding to 61 sites by 2027, adding up to 500 bedrooms. We offer the "Stepping Stones" training program to support your career development.

About Heartwood Collection

• Multiple award-winning group, including Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and Publican Awards 2024
• OTE based on a 48-hour week, with Tronc calculated from recent averages

For more info, contact our Recruitment Manager: Cameron Johnson at 07976 787953 or [e-mail]

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