Sous Chef

St Austell Brewery; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A scenic pub in St Mawes seeks a versatile Assistant Head Chef to work in a dynamic kitchen. Join a talented team in providing high-quality food using local produce while enjoying numerous benefits like live-in accommodation and discounts. Ideal candidates are well-organized and passionate about food, ready to make a significant impact on kitchen operations.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme across retailers

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experienced in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Genuine interest in food and maintaining kitchen operations.
• Ability to uphold cleanliness and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure dish specifications and procedures are met.
• Utilize menu writing flexibility to adapt offerings.

Skills

Well-organized

Adaptable

Interest in food

Confidence in stock management systems

Job description

The Rising Sun is a scenic pub with accommodation located in the heart of St Mawes, overlooking its peaceful harbour with far-reaching river views that stretch to the ocean.

You will be working in a picture-postcard fishing village on the south coast of Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula. Flanked by the Carrick Roads sailing waters, adventure awaits both across the river and among tranquil inland rural nooks.

We are seeking a versatile Assistant Head Chef with experience working in a fast-paced environment. Join our talented kitchen team and collaborate with passionate people, using locally sourced produce, to provide high-quality food that delights our guests. As Assistant Head Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team, ensuring proper procedures are followed and dish specifications are precisely met. You will utilize the flexibility of our menu writing processes to adapt our offerings to meet the needs of our business and guests.

What we offer:

• Live-in accommodation
• 30% off food and drink, and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of 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
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Chefs:

• Are well-organized, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and safe
• Are key to maintaining efficient kitchen operations during busy times
• Are confident users of stock management systems

We’d love you to join our family!

Apply now or contact us for more information.

Additional info: St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages 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 and may close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from agencies will not be accepted, nor will fees be paid for them.