Head Chef

Head Chef

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

Competitive salary package, includes TRONC* and Bonus based on KPIs

Contract of 48 hours

Private Healthcare with Bupa

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:

Be passionate about the food, culture and bringing out the best in the food, service and people

Must be able to run a service from the line, fresh food cuisine and delivering training and support to a team of chefs

Able to run all aspects of a kitchen and team, proven record of leadership skills, delivering results and reporting to the Area Chefs

3-4 years experience as a Head Chef with branded operations knowledge and taking control of financial aspects of running a kitchen and hitting KPIs

Previous experience of using Procure Wizard would be preferable.

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 Eanings is based on a 48-hour working week,TRONC is calculated from the expected 6 months' site average