Seasonal - Sous Chef

St Austell Brewery; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join St Austell Brewery as a Sous Chef at The Mill on the Exe, a contemporary pub in Exeter. This seasonal opportunity allows you to work in a picturesque setting while leading a talented kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes using locally sourced produce. You'll enjoy employee discounts, training opportunities, and a supportive environment focused on work-life balance.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Discount scheme across retailers

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef in a fast-paced environment.
• Well-organised and adaptable with a focus on high-quality food.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure dish specifications and procedures are met.
• Adapt menus based on business needs and guest preferences.

Skills

Adaptability

Organisation

Passion for cooking

Job description

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The Mill on the Exe is a contemporary pub with comfy rooms that enjoys a tranquil riverside location on the outskirts of Exeter city centre.

Nestled beside the gardens that run alongside Blackaller Weir and the Millstone footbridge, it’s easy to feel completely transported from the hustle and bustle of urban life here. You’ll be working in a picturesque corner of the city, with a wealth of things to see and do lying mere moments away.

Fantastic seasonal opportunity!

Are you a versatile Sous Chef with experience working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and work alongside passionate people, using locally sourced produce, to provide high-quality food that delights our guests. As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring procedures and dish specifications are precisely met. You will also help adapt our menu to meet the needs of our business and guests.

What we offer …

• 30% off food and drink, and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• We seek well-organised, adaptable individuals with a genuine passion for their work
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering
• Combine product knowledge with a practical understanding of daily kitchen operations

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Flexible working requests are welcomed.

Early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the recruitment process and may close the advert at any time. Please note, no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales is accepted. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be considered, nor will associated fees.