Job Description

Are you a passionate experienced Sous or strong Junior Sous Chef?

Are

you passionate about food, local sourcing, seasonality and sustainability?

Do you want to work in a fantastic location in a quality-driven rosette kitchen?

As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Senior Sous chef to lead a small, passionate kitchen brigade. You'll take charge of running smooth and efficient services, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and kitchen organisation are upheld. This is an ideal opportunity for a chef who thrives in a steady-paced, quality-driven environment and has a genuine respect for locally-sourced, sustainable ingredients.


Responsibilities and Duties:

Support the Head Chef & Senior Sous chef in all aspects of kitchen management and food preparation + Run and supervise services to a 2 Rosette standard, maintaining calm, clean and efficient working conditions + Mentor and train junior members of the team, promoting a positive and professional culture
+ Contribute to menu planning, bringing creative ideas that celebrate Cornish produce and sustainable practices
+ Maintain excellent food hygiene and kitchen safety standards, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
+ Help manage stock levels, deliveries, and minimise waste through good practices and planning
+ Act as a leader during the Head Chef's absence


Qualifications:

Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality-driven kitchen (Rosette experience desirable) Passionate about food, local sourcing, seasonality and sustainability Knowledge of modern and classic cooking techniques Food hygiene and safety certificates (Level 2 or higher preferred)

Key Skills :

Ability to forecast, plan and prioritise A genuine team player who leads by example Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage a steady-paced service confidently Strong organisational and leadership skills

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels such a desirable place to work. These include:

Competitive hourly pay at 13.50 ph (31,590 PA FTE 45 Hours) PLUS a share of hotel tips A people-centric working environment Learning and internal career progression opportunities A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year) 50% off food whilst on shift Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year! Enjoy 40% off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme. Local partnership discounts such as discounted gym membership Health Shield Healthcare Plan

Temporary team accommodation is available


Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family you will be a part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.


Joining our team isn't a job, it's a lifestyle choice.