Sous Chef

Heartwood Collection; Ruislip; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-award-winning hospitality group in Ruislip seeks a Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The ideal candidate has 3-4 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for fresh food cuisine. This position offers competitive pay based on a 48-hour working week, with numerous employee benefits including training programs and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Referral Bonus

Discounts on food

Bespoke training and development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven track record in running service from the line.
• 3-4 years experience in a Sous Chef role or similar.
• Basic understanding of administration operations.

Responsibilities

• Run any sections in the kitchen team.
• Assist the head chef.
• Deliver training and support to chefs.

Skills

Fresh food cuisine

Leadership skills

Training and support to chefs

Job description

Overview

On Target Earnings £15.75 - £16.50

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

• 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

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

Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas.