Sous Chef

Hope & Anchor, Hope Cove; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charming seaside pub in Devon is seeking a talented Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef and ensure high standards of food preparation in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for food, with strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt menu offerings. This position offers a family-friendly and flexible working environment, alongside excellent training and progression opportunities.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers

Great training and opportunities to progress

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Genuine interest in food and kitchen management.
• Ability to follow precise dish specifications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure correct procedures and specifications for dishes are met.
• Help adapt menu offerings to meet business and guest needs.

Skills

Adaptability

Food hygiene

Organizational skills

Stock management

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Hope Cove, a charming seaside village along South Devon’s stunning coastline, the Hope and Anchor is just steps away from golden sands and breathtaking views. This hidden gem features individually designed boutique bedrooms with ocean views and a warm, inviting pub atmosphere, perfect for both indoor and al fresco dining.

Are you aversatileSous Chef with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Join our talented kitchen team and you’ll be working alongside passionate people, with locally sourced produce, to provide high quality food that delights our guests. As Sous Chef, you will support your Head Chef in leading our talented kitchen team while ensuring the correct procedures are followed and specifications for each dish are precisely met. You will utilise the flexibility enabled by our menu writing processes, to help adapt our offer to meet the needs of our business and our guests.

What we offer …

• 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
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our Chefs …

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even at our busiest times
• Are confident users of stock management systems

We’d love you to join our family!

Apply now or contact [e-mail] for more information

Additional info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.