Lead Chef – West Cornwall Seasonal Kitchen Leader

Ship Inn, Mousehole; Raginnis; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Food & drink discount 30%

Shop discount 30%

Accommodation discount 50%

Training & career development

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Health plan

Rewards program

Employee forums

Thrive learning platform

Career pathways

Job summary

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Head Chef for one of West Cornwall's premier venues. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring quality, consistency and exceptional guest experiences through locally sourced produce.

You will manage daily operations, budget awareness and people development in a dynamic pub environment. We offer a competitive bonus scheme, extensive training and career development opportunities, pension, cycle-to-work, health plan and staff discounts across food, drink, and our

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or Senior Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with the ability to inspire a team.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Experience managing budgets, costs and menu engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and oversee daily operations.
• Ensure a consistent, high-quality food offering for guests.
• Provide guidance on menu development and seasonal sourcing of local produce.
• Monitor budgets and contribute to achieving sales targets.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Food safety

Budgeting

Team motivation

Tools

HACCP

Job description

St Austell Brewery is seeking a Head Chef for one of West Cornwall's premier venues. You will lead the kitchen team, ensuring quality, consistency and exceptional guest experiences through locally sourced produce.

You will manage daily operations, budget awareness and people development in a dynamic pub environment. We offer a competitive bonus scheme, extensive training and career development opportunities, pension, cycle-to-work, health plan and staff discounts across food, drink, and our