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Junior Sous Chef

Junior Sous Chef

On Target Earnings £ 16- £17 ph* / £39,500 - £42,500 on an average 48 hours (Including TRONC)

Transfer of Employer. In the UK Sponsorship chefs can apply!

(Must be in the UK, employed and already sponsored before April 2024)

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

Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC*

Contract average of 48 hours

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 passion and proven track record in delivering service, great quality, fresh food and training to chefs

Able to work multiple sections as part of the kitchen team, follow recipes and demonstrate this to other chefs

4-5 years experience or progression in a service setting with advanced 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.

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

Transfer of Employer. In the UK Sponsorship chefs can apply!

(Must be in the UK, employed and already sponsored before April 2024)

Junior Sous Chef

Heartwood Collection
Upminster, UK
Permanent

Published on 14 Jul 2025

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