Head Chef

Hope & Anchor, Hope Cove; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A seaside pub and restaurant seeks an enthusiastic Head Chef to join their kitchen team located in West Alvington. The role involves leading a dedicated team, delivering quality food using locally sourced produce, and ensuring excellent guest experiences. The position offers live-in accommodation, competitive perks, and the chance to work in a stunning coastal setting. If you're ready to make an impact and guide a passionate team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Westfield Rewards

Cycle to work scheme

Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Free meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Share of tips

Family-friendly policies

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead and inspire a kitchen team.
• Understanding of budgets and sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the quality of food offering that delights guests.
• Organize daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure a consistent and high-quality food offering.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Product knowledge

Job description

Head Chef

Are you an enthusiastic Head Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, cooking with locally sourced produce to supply quality food that delights our guests.

Nestled in the heart of Hope Cove, a charming seaside village along South Devon’s stunning coastline, the Hope and Anchor is just steps away from golden sands and breathtaking views. This hidden gem features individually designed boutique bedrooms with ocean views and a warm, inviting pub atmosphere, perfect for both indoor and al fresco dining.

This is a unique opportunity to bring your proven leadership and culinary skill to a picturesque coastal setting. We also offer live-in accommodation with an ensuite room just a stone’s throw from the beach—ideal for those looking to fully embrace the coastal lifestyle.

If you're eager to make a lasting impact and lead a dedicated kitchen team in one of South Devon’s most beautiful locations, we’d love to hear from you!

What we will offer you in return:

• 30% off food and drink in our pubs.
• 50% off overnight stays in our pubs.
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Westfield Rewards, including discounts and rewards from hundreds of leading retailers, restaurants, and destinations.
• Cycle to work scheme on select roles.
• Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Share of tips
• Family-friendly policies.
• Flexible working.
• Paid time off to volunteer for charity.

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.

We’d love you to join our team!

Apply nowor contact [e-mail] for more information

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.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.