Sous Chef- St Austell Brewery

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hospitality group in the UK is looking for a versatile Sous Chef to join their kitchen team. In this role, you will support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food preparation and cleanliness. The ideal candidate should have experience in a fast-paced environment and a strong interest in food. Attractive perks include live-in accommodation and discounts on food and drink.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation (if required)

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay in one of our pubs

Discount scheme across retailers

Great training opportunities

Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours

Flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to support Head Chef and follow procedures.
• Skills in adapting menus to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in leading the kitchen team.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain efficient kitchen operations during busy times.

Skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Interest in food

Confidence in stock management systems

Job description

Are you a versatile Sous Chef with experience of 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 take our food offering to the next level.

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 whatever the weather. If you’re passionate about great food and want to be part of an exciting new chapter, we’d love to hear from you!

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 …

• Live in accommodation (Penzance) can be 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
• 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.