Sous Chef

Retail Human Resources plc; Poole; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a multi-award-winning hospitality group as a Sous Chef in Poole. This role involves leading a kitchen team to deliver fresh, seasonal dishes and offers extensive training opportunities, competitive salary, and rewards for service. Be part of a growing community committed to excellence.

Benefits

Bespoke training and development

Instant pay access through EarlyPay

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave

50% off food at Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc

Up to £1,500 Referral Bonus

Discounts on retailers via Reward Gateway

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar preferred.
• Proven track record in running service from the line.
• Ability to lead the kitchen team and assist the head chef.

Responsibilities

• Run service from the line and deliver training to chefs.
• Manage kitchen sections and demonstrate leadership skills.

Skills

Leadership

Fresh food cuisine

Job description

Sous Chef

On Target Earnings: £39,000 - £40,000 * (Including TRONC)

At Heartwood Collection, we’re seeking passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Sous Chef.

We are 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:

• Salary package includes TRONC*
• Contract average of 48 hours with paid overtime
• 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 proven track record in running service from the line, fresh food cuisine, and delivering training and support to chefs
• Able to work on and run any sections in the kitchen team, demonstrate leadership skills, and assist the head chef
• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar, preferably with exposure to branded operations and a basic understanding of administration operations

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

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.

Please note, we cannot accept applications from overseas.