Sous Chef- St Austell Brewery

St Austell Brewery; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned establishment is seeking a versatile Sous Chef to elevate their food offerings. Located by the scenic St Michael’s Mount, you'll work within a talented team focused on high-quality, locally sourced cuisine. Enjoy various benefits such as flexible working hours and training opportunities, along with a passionate approach to culinary excellence.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation available

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Discount scheme across retailers

Meal during shifts over 6 hours

Paid time off to volunteer

Family-friendly, flexible hours

Great training and progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Confidence in using stock management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Adapt menu to meet business and guest needs.
• Ensure kitchen runs efficiently during busy times.

Skills

Organization

Adaptability

Interest in food

Stock management

Job description

Are you an versatile Sous Chef with experience working in a fast-paced environment?

Having recently become part of the St Austell Brewery managed estate, there’s never been a better time to join our kitchen team and help elevate our food offerings.

Set right on the water’s edge with breathtaking views of St Michael’s Mount, The Godolphin is a much-loved pub where guests come to eat, drink, sleep, and unwind regardless of the weather. If you’re passionate about great food and eager to be part of an exciting new chapter, we’d love to hear from you!

Join our talented kitchen team and work alongside passionate people, using locally sourced produce to deliver high-quality food that delights our guests. As Sous 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 also help adapt our menu to meet the needs of our business and guests, leveraging the flexibility of our menu writing process.

What we offer:

• Live-in accommodation (Penzance) available if required
• 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 hours
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Being well-organized, adaptable, and genuinely interested in food
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe kitchen environment
• Ensuring the kitchen runs efficiently even during busy times
• Confident in using stock management systems

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 also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note, we kindly request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies, nor do we pay associated fees.