At a Glance
- Tasks: Create delicious dishes and showcase your culinary skills in a vibrant kitchen.
- Company: Join the award-winning Heartwood Collection, known for its cosy pubs and brasseries.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, discounts, and access to training and development programmes.
- Other info: Exciting growth opportunities as we expand to over 60 locations by 2027.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team and make a real impact on local dining experiences.
- Qualifications: 3-4 years of experience in a kitchen with strong knife skills and recipe following.
The predicted salary is between 13.1 - 13.1 £ per hour.
At Heartwood Collection, we're on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Chef de Partie. 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
- 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 a proven track record in delivering great quality and fresh food
- Able to work at least 2 sections as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes
- 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate 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.
*The hourly rate/package includes TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months' average. Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship.
Locations
Chef de Partie - The Jobber's Rest, Upminster employer: Heartwood Inns
At Heartwood Collection, we pride ourselves on being an award-winning hospitality group that fosters a warm and vibrant work culture. As a Chef de Partie at The Jobber's Rest in Upminster, you'll benefit from bespoke training, generous employee discounts, and a commitment to your professional growth within our expanding network of pubs and brasseries. Join us in creating exceptional dining experiences while enjoying a supportive community that values your contributions and celebrates your achievements.
