Senior/ Sous Chef

Budock Vean; Falmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge

Spa membership

Recognition scheme

Spa discounts

Food & beverage discount

Bed & breakfast discount

GAIA skincare discount

Friends & Family rates

Love to Shop vouchers

360 Wellbeing

Wagestream access

Length of Service rewards

Cycle to work

Annual Christmas Event

Job summary

Budock Vean Hotel in Cornwall sits beside the Helford River, offering timeless hospitality, award-winning cuisine, and a tranquil setting. We’re seeking a dedicated kitchen professional to take total accountability for day-to-day kitchen service in the head chef’s absence while upholding our exacting standards.

You will monitor quality, lead and inspire the team, help develop junior chefs, manage menu costing with care, and ensure compliant labelling and food safety.

Qualifications

• Immaculate personal presentation and standards.
• Attention to detail and forward thinking.
• Strong team player.
• Calm under pressure with a smile.
• Hardworking and passionate.

Responsibilities

• Total accountability for day-to-day kitchen service in the absence of the head chef.
• Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas.
• Lead and inspire team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly at all times.
• Help develop the junior chefs.
• Supervise service ensuring presentation of food is compliant with restaurant standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in menu compilation and costing.
• Compliance with food labelling and temperature controls.
• Purchase all food and related products using company nominated suppliers to achieve cost controls.
• Minimise wastage within the kitchen.
• Maintain equipment and manage repairs.
• Assist head chef with 6 monthly appraisals and staff development.
• All other duties as required.

Skills

Immaculate presentation

Attention to detail

Team player

Calm under pressure

Hardworking

Job description

Welcome to the Budock Vean Hotel, Cornwall’s hidden gem nestled on the banks of the Helford River. Renowned for its timeless elegance, exceptional hospitality, and stunning natural surroundings, our hotel offers a unique opportunity to be part of a dedicated team in a truly inspiring location.

At Budock Vean, we pride ourselves on creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, whether they’re exploring our 65-acre grounds, enjoying award-winning cuisine, or relaxing in our luxury spa. Our team is at the heart of what we do, and we believe in nurturing talent, fostering collaboration, and celebrating success.

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional service and looking for a career in hospitality, there’s no better place to grow than Budock Vean Hotel. Join us and become part of a team that values creativity, excellence, and the natural beauty of Cornwall.

Explore our opportunities and discover how you can make a difference with us!

Employee Benefits

• Tronc / Service charge (Food & Beverage Departments only)
• Complimentary off peak spa membership
• Tokens & recognition scheme
• 20% discount on Fistral Spa & Gaia Spa treatments
• 25% discount on food & beverage throughout the hotels and restaurants
• 50% discount on bed & breakfast stays throughout the hotels
• 30% discount on GAIA skincare products, 1 complimentary refill and 50% on refills thereafter
• Friends & Family rates across the group
• Recommend & Get Rewarded: £25 in "Love to Shop" vouchers if you recommend a friend to work for us, receive £100 in "Love to Shop" vouchers when they pass probation.
• Access to 360 Wellbeing - https://www.360-wellbeing.co.uk/
• Access to Wagestream - https://wagestream.com/en/
• Length of Service rewards: 1 Year, Afternoon Tea for 2, 3 Years - Dinner for 2 , 5 - 15 Years - 1 additional holiday day per year.
• Cycle 2 work Scheme
• Annual Christmas EventThis is an exciting time to join our team, following our recent achievement of Two AA Rosettes, with significant investment and exciting expansion plans ahead.

Key Attributes

• Immaculate personal presentation and standards
• Attention to detail and the ability to forward think
• A Strong Team Player
• Can remain calm under pressure and smile even in the toughest situations
• Hardworking and passionate

Role & Responsibilities

• To have total accountability for the day to day running of the kitchen service in the absence of the head chef.
• Monitor and maintain consistent food standards and quality across all areas and during all stages of production.
• Lead and inspire team to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly at all times
• Help develop the junior chefs.
• Supervise service ensuring presentation of food is compliant with restaurant standards.
• Assist the Head Chef in menu compilation and helping to make sure all menus are costed accurately.
• Compliance with food labelling and temperature controls.
• Purchase all food and food related products using company nominated suppliers to achieve food budgeted cost controls
• Ensuring minimum wastage within the kitchen.
• Maintaining all equipment within the catering operation through due care and diligence.
• Ensuring engineer call outs for all repairs on catering equipment are effectively managed ensuring the best life of all kitchen equipment.
• Assist the head chef complete 6 monthly appraisals to ensure continued staff development.
• All other duties as required.