Sous Chef

Harbour Hotels; Salcombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression opportunities

Career progression

Competitive salary

Hotel stay discounts

Benefits platform

Staff uniform

Meals on duty

Job summary

The Jetty Restaurant Salcombe, part of Harbour Hotels, is a two rosette seafood house in the heart of Salcombe, overlooking the Estuary. We seek a proactive Sous Chef with at least two years at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level to run the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence, with pastry experience desirable and a strong track record in high‑volume service, HACCP compliance and food hygiene.

This role offers clear progression, on‑the‑job training, staff meals on duty, and staff discounts across

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level.
• Ability to run the kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets and familiarity with current food hygiene legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in Head Chef’s absence.
• Work in a high-volume restaurant.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards and HACCP.

Skills

High-volume cooking

Food hygiene knowledge

Leadership

Pastry (desirable)

Job description

The Jetty Restaurant Salcombe, is a two rosette seafood dominated restaurant in the heart of Salcombe, overlooking the Estuary.

The role…

We have a superb opportunity for a Sous Chef to join the team who is experienced in working in a high volume restaurant serving fresh quality food. Experience of pastry is desirable. You will need to have a minimum of two years’ experience of working at Junior Sous/Chef de Partie level and be capable of running the kitchen in the Head Chef’s absence. Proficiency in achieving FCOS targets and familiarity with current food hygiene legislation including kitchen risk assessments is essential.

What’s in it for you….

At Harbour Hotels we are committed to providing exceptional hospitality whilst creating a vibrant enjoyable working environment for all of our team. Here are just some of the benefits you will receive upon joining the crew:

• Excellent progression opportunities within the Harbour Hotels Group
• Individual and bespoke career and progression pathways
• Competitive salary across all roles
• Unique on the job training and development with an opportunity for internal promotions within any of our properties.
• Hotel stay and Food and Beverage discounts across the Harbour Hotels Group
• Access to an exciting benefits and discount platform
• Stylish boutique uniform specially designed for Harbour Hotels
• Meals included whilst on duty

Please note only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for this vacancy.