Job Description

Location: Set on a North Devon cliff top with an area of outstanding natural beauty wrapped around the hotel.... beauty that makes time stand still and provides a stunning backdrop whilst you ensure our guests receive customer service that matches the view! Sandy Cove North Devon Hotel is located next to the stunning & secluded Broadsands Beach and within a short drive from other amazing beaches of the Atlantic coastline. With ever changing seasons there is always a great reason for guests to visit Sandy Cove, ensuring our team are busy all year round.

With our 3 Rosette, Michelin & Trencherman's guide recommended Seacliff restaurant, or our more family-oriented dining option of the Cove restaurant, the expectations and standards we set ourselves are high - can you match them? Alongside with arguably, North Devon's best wedding venue, our stunning indoor pool, leisure facilities and 38 en-suite bedrooms, many of which have a stunning sea view, we're looking for team members who will add to the Sandy Cove magic and reflect the 4status that our guests have rightly come to expect.
Hours: This is an hourly paid role that offers flexibility to suit all parties (25-40hrs pw). They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day so want you to deliver excellence with every Full English, Eggs Benedict etc! We host weddings and events up to 7 days a week in the summer months, the successful candidate will be expected to work 5 days from 7, including most Bank Holidays so a flexible and committed individual is required. You'll be working mainly weekends and day shifts, but not all of them as we want you to have a social life too! Let's talk about how we can make this work for both of us!

The Person: Our team members don't just look the part, they live the part! A "can do" attitude is something you have within you, the desire, the passion to create memories for our guests! You are a team player and comfortable with working alongside colleagues to ensure the job gets done first time, every time. You are equally comfortable with working solo, with good time management to meet daily deadlines. Your humour, cheerful, warm and friendly outlook shines through at every opportunity. Above everything else, a positive and infectious personality is key.

Breakfast/Prep Chef

Report to: Sous & Head Chef

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled individual who is an excellent communicator and real people person. Supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly on your shift and as well as handing over to your colleagues once you've finished. Delivering quality of service and food in a safe, friendly and legal environment is critical. A solid knowledge of the food industry, a good understanding of ingredients and techniques in the trade and maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment is all second nature to you; and you can demonstrate this to us!

Customer service is as integral to you as it is to us, leading by example, your attitude to food quality, care and presentation will shine through as will your approach to kitchen hygiene and management. You will need to have a keen eye for detail and an engaging manor with an ability to implement company standards. We are looking for an individual who has ability to work well in a team but equally confident to work effectively on their own in sometimes high-pressured problem-solving situations.

The applicant will be able to easily demonstrate appropriate examples of their operational experience within good quality kitchen environments. Experience in a high volume, freshly cooked to order breakfast environment would be ideal as would the ability to focus on food preparation after the breakfast shift has finished.

About You

Experienced and confidant chef, who ideally holds a Level 2 Food Hygiene or equivalent. We can assist with this for the right candidate.

. Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Ability to adapt approach to changing circumstances.

Proactive approach - can see what needs to be done and does it!

Strong organisational skills - multi tasking and organising yourself to be able to prioritise work effectively.

Good communication skills - written and verbal

Warm and welcoming approach, confident manner

Flexible and able to work weekends as the role involves significant weekend working.

What's in it for you? As well as being employed by an award winning, respected and leading independent hotel operator in the area, we are proud and happy to say our team are all paid well above NMW levels for the respective age groups. We also offer:

Transport to and from work (exclusions apply but let's talk about your situation first!)

A birthday treat from the management (well it wouldn't be a surprise if we told you!)

Discount on food and drink for you and your family when not in work.

Uniform you can be proud to wear (but not for a night out!)

Development opportunities to help your career.

Treats to make you smile when you reach various length of service achievements.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 25 - 40 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Kitchen supervisory: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: SCBC0825
Expected start date: 12/08/2025