Executive Chef Assistant

2 weeks ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Heartwood Inns Full time

About Us



At Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on being a community-driven hospitality group with a passion for serving great fresh, seasonal food in our cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries. Our award-winning collection of establishments has been recognized as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, and we're committed to providing a warm and welcoming environment for both our guests and team members.



Salary



The estimated salary for this role is £14.50 per hour, offering a competitive package including Tronc* and opportunities for full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs.



Job Description



We are seeking an ambitious Junior Sous Chef to join our fantastic kitchen team. As a key member of our brigade, you will be responsible for assisting the Head Chef in maintaining the highest standards of culinary excellence, ensuring that every dish that leaves the kitchen meets our signature quality.



Required Skills and Qualifications




  • Desire to cook with fresh and seasonal ingredients to produce fabulous dishes
  • Able or willing to learn classical French cooking techniques
  • To be a real team player
  • Flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities
  • Great attention to detail and impeccable standards across the kitchen
  • Eager to develop themselves and their dishes with guidance from our Chefs


Benefits



We offer a range of benefits, including:




  • Packages including Tronc*
  • Full-time and part-time hours to suit your needs
  • Stepping Stones - Our industry-leading training and development platform which supports progression for those who want it
  • Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality Action
  • Instant access to pay you have already earned 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


Others



We are a multi-award-winning hospitality group with over 40 locations, including Brasserie Blanc restaurants and our lovely Heartwood Inn pubs. We're excited about the amazing opportunities this growth will create, and we hope you are too



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