Head Chef

St Austell Brewery; Mousehole; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local brewery and hospitality provider in Mousehole is seeking a Head Chef to oversee a quality food offering. You will lead the Kitchen and Back of House Team, ensuring a high-quality dining experience while managing budgets and sales targets. Enjoy working in a picturesque coastal location, with opportunities for career progression and various employee benefits. The role offers a competitive salary and full-time hours.

Benefits

30% off food and drink in pubs

50% off overnight stays in pubs

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer for charity

Qualifications

• Well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for cooking.
• Great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily kitchen operations.
• Understanding of budgets and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a quality food offering that delights guests.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality food offerings.
• Play a vital part in achieving budget and sales targets.

Job description

Head Chef

CAPTION: Job details

• Posting date: 08 November 2025
• Salary: £38,000.0 to £42,000.0 per year
• Additional salary information: £38000.00 - £42000.00 per annum plus bonus
• Hours: Full time
• Closing date: 07 December 2025
• Location: Mousehole, England, TR19 6QX
• Company: St Austell Brewery Ltd
• Job type: Permanent
• Job reference: 2588253

Summary

The Ship Inn bustles with life in the summer, transforming to a romantic and cosy snug in the winter. Oozing character and charm, this traditional seaside inn occupies an enviable position right on the water's edge, overlooking Mousehole's famous harbour.

You’ll be working in one of West Cornwall's most beautiful destinations, with a wealth of golden beaches, dramatic coastal walks, and popular attractions on the doorstep.

Responsibilities

• Front the Kitchen and Back of House Team, taking pride in overseeing a quality food offering that delights our guests.
• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for what they do.
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high quality food offering.
• Combine great product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Understand budgets and sales targets, and play a vital part in helping to achieve them.

What we will offer you in return

• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme on select roles.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Career progression.
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Flexible working.
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

Apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information

Equal Opportunity Statement

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

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