Seasonal - Sous Chef

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

Job summary

A renowned brewery and pub group in Exeter seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. The successful candidate will support the Head Chef and use locally sourced produce to deliver high-quality food. This role offers great training opportunities, discounts on food and drinks, and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

Discount scheme

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment is required.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team and ensure dish specifications are met.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure procedures are followed and dish specifications are met.
• Help adapt the menu to meet business and guest needs.

Skills

Well-organised

Adaptable

Passion for cooking

Product knowledge

Job description

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 are followed and dish specifications are 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

Our Chefs …

• Are well-organised, adaptable, with a genuine passion for their craft
• Take pride in delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering
• Combine great product knowledge with practical understanding of daily kitchen operations

We’d love you to join our family!

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

Additional Info:

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage 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. We welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the recruitment process. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note, we do not accept contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be considered.