Creative Junior Sous Chef — Luxury Coastal Hotel, Cornwall

Woolley Grange; Fowey; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Knife Sponsorship Scheme

Chefs dine out scheme

Training and development

Birthday day off

Cycle to work

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. This permanent role is 48 hours per week with a salary of £38,500 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefits package.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK. You will support the Head Chef, manage a section, mentor junior chefs and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced luxury hotel setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or similar in a high-quality hotel or restaurant.
• Culinary degree or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of cooking techniques and kitchen equipment.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative passion for cooking and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with food preparation using seasonal produce from onsite gardens.
• Ensure food quality, presentation and taste remain consistently high.
• Manage a designated section during service for smooth operation.
• Mentor junior chefs and support team development.
• Support inventory, stock control and ordering as needed.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards in accordance with regulations.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and specials.
• Report to Senior Sous Chef and cover in their absence.

Skills

Chef experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Creativity

Education

Culinary degree or equivalent

Job description

Fowey Hall Hotel in Cornwall is seeking a Junior Sous Chef to join our luxury kitchen team. This permanent role is 48 hours per week with a salary of £38,500 plus generous service charge and a brilliant benefits package.

Please note we do not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have the right to work in the UK. You will support the Head Chef, manage a section, mentor junior chefs and contribute to menu development in a fast-paced luxury hotel setting.