Sous Chef

The Cornish Arms; Padstow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A countryside pub and restaurant is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. Responsibilities include leading the kitchen during shifts, supporting the Head Chef, and contributing to menu development based on current food trends. The position offers a salary of £35,500 per year, with potential earnings of up to £41,700 including tips. The company emphasizes work/life balance and career growth, providing various employee perks, including flexible shifts and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Brilliant tips

Staff discounts

Free meal for two

Social events

Plenty of food

Staff surprises

28 days paid holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a sous chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations on Chef's days off.
• Strong understanding of food trends and menu suggestions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver inspiring food showcasing superior skills.
• Support the Head Chef and take ownership of kitchen operations.
• Assist with scheduling and recruiting of kitchen staff.

Skills

Cooking skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Knowledge of current food trends

Job description

Senior Sous Chef

• Pay - £35,500 per year
• Plus up to £6,200 per year in tips (paid weekly, based on last year's earnings), giving total potential earnings of £41,700 per year.
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• A Top 100 Best Companies to work for

We are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at our countryside pub and restaurant The Cornish Arms in St Merryn, Cornwall.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

What you'll be getting up to:

• Showcasing your superior skills in the kitchen as you deliver inspiring food.
• Supporting Head Chef Ashley and taking ownership of the kitchen on Chef's days off.
• Assisting the head chef with the scheduling, development and recruiting of new talent.
• Keeping in touch with current food trends and having an input with suggestions for the menu.

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential.

We’ll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence.
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business.
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right.
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager.

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here?

Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels.

Instagram: @lifeatsteins_
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Perks

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance is important to us, we'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Brilliant tips. On top of your salary you'll earn tips and these are paid weekly into your bank, not subject to NI deductions and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 40% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses.
• Free meal for two. After one year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants every year.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Plenty of food. We provide great quality meals whilst on duty, the chance to taste all our dishes as well drinks and snacks whilst you're on a break.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after 2 years.

Our story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship seafood restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know...

• Parking – we have free, onsite parking at the Cornish Arms.
• Travel to work – St Merryn is located on the Newquay bus route, with the bus stop a short walk from our pub. St Merryn is an easy drive along the beautiful coast road from Newquay and a short drive from Padstow and Wadebridge.

Say hello

We'd love to hear from you- to apply, please email your cv to ashleygains[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.

The Cornish Arms in St. Merryn offers a simple British pub menu, with dishes like real beef burgers, mussels and chips and scampi in the basket. In the summer guests can sit outside in the fresh Cornish air and enjoy some of St Austell Brewery’s best ales and a great selection of wines, or cosy up by our log fires in the colder weather with some comfort food.