Head Chef

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Mousehole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional seaside inn located in Mousehole, UK, is seeking a dedicated individual to oversee kitchen operations and ensure a high-quality food experience for guests. This role involves working in a beautiful coastal setting and delivering consistently excellent food. Opportunities for career progression and various benefits are available.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Westfield Rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Career progression

Meal for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Paid volunteer time

Qualifications

• Pride in overseeing a quality food offering.
• Ability to deliver a high-quality food experience.
• Passion for working in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a quality food offering.
• Ensure consistency in food delivery.
• Assist in achieving budgets and sales targets.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Passion for food

Product knowledge

Understanding of budgets

Job description

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.

Our Chefs …

• 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

Additional info:

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.