Breakfast Chef
| Company: | Heartwood Collection |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.75 to £15.25 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Cambridge, CB2 9LA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Breakfast Chef de Parties
Basic Rate up to £13.10 per hour PLUS TRONC
On-target earnings £14.75 - £15.25 * (Including TRONC)
The Meadow Lark, Trumpington – Opening Late 2026
We’re looking for talented
Breakfast
Chefs de Partie to join the opening kitchen team at The Meadow Lark, following a major refurbishment of this exciting pub with rooms.
You’ll be joining from day one, working with fresh ingredients, a strong kitchen team and an experienced Head Chef to deliver great food in a busy, high-quality environment.
If you’re confident on section, passionate about fresh food and want to be part of a brand-new opening with Heartwood Collection, we’d love to hear from you.
About The Meadow Lark
Located in Trumpington, just south of Cambridge, The Meadow Lark will feature:
- An 84-cover bar
- An 84-cover restaurant
- An 80-cover terrace and landscaped garden
- 19 boutique bedrooms
Recruitment Open Days
We’ll be contacting applicants for interviews and potential trial shifts ahead of opening. We also have two recruitment open days coming up:
Wednesday 28th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Thursday 29th October – 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
The Clay Farm Centre
Hobson Avenue, Trumpington, Cambridge, CB2 9FN
Still apply online as normal and our recruitment team will contact you with more details.
What we offer:
Pay is based on National Living Wage + 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:
You’re a people person with great interpersonal skills and love making guests feel special
You’re flexible, reliable, and passionate about delivering excellent service
Have an interest in great quality food and high standards
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 includes the National Living Wage and TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.
Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship