Senior Kitchen Team Member

2 weeks ago


Lewes, East Sussex, United Kingdom Heartwood Inns Full time

Commis Chef

We're seeking a passionate and skilled Commis Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team at Heartwood Collection. Our award-winning pubs and brasseries serve great fresh, seasonal food, and we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to quality and community.

As a Commis Chef, you'll be part of a close-knit team that values warmth, genuineness, and a passion for food. You'll work with us to create unforgettable moments for our guests, rooted in our commitment to seasonality, curiosity, and pleasure.

What we offer:

  • Packages including Tronc, calculated from the previous 6 months' site average
  • Full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs
  • Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform
  • Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
  • Instant access to pay through EarlyPay
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity package
  • Refer a Friend Bonus up to £1500
  • Laundered chef whites
  • 50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc
  • 20% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc with friends and family discount
  • 10% off company gift cards
  • A thoughtful gift to celebrate your birthday
  • Long Service Recognition Awards
  • The Pantry – 100's of retailers and experience discounts through Reward Gateway
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Able to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients to produce fabulous dishes
  • Willing to learn classical French cooking techniques
  • Flexible and a real team player
  • Great attention to detail and impeccable standards across the kitchen
  • Eager to develop themselves and their dishes with guidance from our Chefs

Our investment in your development.

With over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and Heartwood Inn pubs, we're growing to 61 sites by 2027. This growth creates amazing opportunities for you to take the next step in your career and develop with us through our unique 'Stepping Stones' training and development programme.

Heartwood Collection is a multi award-winning hospitality group:

- Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024- Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 - R200 - SRA 3 star rated - plus many more

*The TRONC is calculated from the previous 6 months' site average. The rate of TRONC for the site you are applying for will be confirmed and discussed at the interview stage.


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