Sous Chef

Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days’ holiday

Free parking

40% off food and drink

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

Job summary

Bedruthan Hotel is seeking a Sous Chef for its 2 Rosette kitchen and dining spaces. You will lead from the front, mentor junior chefs, and contribute to menu development while delivering outstanding food and memorable dining experiences in a busy, Cornish kitchen.

Expect to work alongside the Head Chef and Senior Sous in a creative, quality-led environment that values local, seasonal produce, strong hygiene, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience as Sous Chef or senior kitchen role in hotel/restaurant.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior chefs and drive team performance.
• Passion for seasonal, local and sustainable produce.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the way by supporting the Head Chef and Senior Sous to deliver smooth, organized services.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs and foster a supportive team culture.
• Contribute to menu development and showcase seasonal Cornish produce.
• Maintain presentation, quality and safety standards across every service.
• Manage stock control, deliveries and waste to keep the kitchen efficient.
• Set the standard by leading by example and staying composed under pressure.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Seasonal produce knowledge

Food safety awareness

Education

Level 2 Food Safety

Job description

Sous Chef - Bedruthan Hotel - Wild Cafe Kitchen
£14.50–£15.24 per hour + tips | 45 hours | Permanent

Great food. Brilliant people. A kitchen with a view.

At Bedruthan, we believe great food starts with great people.

Our kitchen is busy, creative and full of ambition — bringing together exceptional Cornish produce, seasonal flavours and a team that genuinely cares about what comes out of the pass.

We’re looking for a Sous Chef to join our brigade and play a key role in delivering outstanding food and memorable dining experiences across our 2 Rosette restaurant and family dining spaces.

Working closely with our Senior Sous Chef and wider kitchen leadership team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, develop your skills and help shape what happens in our kitchen.

If you’re ready for your next challenge, this could be the kitchen for you.

Your Role

Lead the way -Support the Head Chef and Senior Sous in delivering smooth, organised and consistently excellent services — keeping standards high even when the kitchen is at its busiest.

Bring people with you -Help mentor and develop junior chefs, share your knowledge and create a kitchen culture where people feel supported, challenged and proud of what they do.

Put your stamp on the food -We love chefs who are curious and creative. Bring ideas to the table, contribute to menu development and make the most of exceptional, seasonal Cornish produce.

Keep standards exceptional -From food quality and presentation to hygiene, safety and organisation, you’ll help ensure everything leaving the kitchen reflects the standards we’re proud of.

Work smart -Support stock control, deliveries and waste reduction, helping the kitchen run efficiently and sustainably.

Set the standard -Be someone the team can rely on. Lead by example, stay calm under pressure and bring energy, professionalism and consistency to every service.

What We’re Looking For

You’ll already have experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous Chef or in a similar senior kitchen position, ideally within a quality-led hotel, restaurant or hospitality environment.

More importantly, you’ll be someone who:

• Takes genuine pride in great food and great service
• Understands both modern and classic cooking techniques
• Loves working with seasonal, local and sustainable produce
• Can lead and inspire a team while still being hands‑on
• Keeps a cool head when service gets busy
• Is organised, reliable and passionate about doing things properly
• Wants to keep learning, developing and progressing

Level 2 Food Safety is preferred.

What’s In It For You?

We want our people to feel valued — and we believe that should be reflected in what we offer.

£14.50–£15.24 per hour + tips
Plus a share of hotel tips, typically worth around £1 extra per hour.

Performance Boost Scheme
We recognise people who go above and beyond. By delivering brilliant guest experiences, learning across different roles and supporting the wider team, eligible team members have the opportunity to earn more on top of their base pay.

And there’s plenty more:

• 45-hour permanent contract
• A genuinely people-first working environment
• Learning, development and real opportunities to progress
• 28 days’ holiday, increasing by an extra day after your first year
• Long-service rewards, including a night’s stay on us
• 40% off food and drink plus team discounts across hotel services
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• Temporary on-site team accommodation available
• Free parking
• Team socials, celebrations and events

Come and Make Your Mark

There’s something different about working at Bedruthan.

Maybe it’s the Cornish coastline. Maybe it’s the people. Maybe it’s the satisfaction of sending out food you’re genuinely proud of, surrounded by a team that has your back.

Whatever brings you here, we want you to have the opportunity to grow, contribute and make your mark.

So, if you’re a talented chef looking for a kitchen where your ideas are valued, your development matters and no two services are quite the same...

We’d love to hear from you.

Bring your talent. Bring your ambition. Bring your passion for great food.

Bring it to Bedruthan.