The Ship Inn bustles with life in the summer, transforming to a romantic and cosy snug in the winter. Oozing character and charm, this traditional seaside inn occupies an enviable position right on the water’s edge, overlooking Mousehole’s famous harbour.

You’ll be working in one of West Cornwall’s most beautiful destinations, with a wealth of golden beaches, dramatic coastal walks, and popular attractions on the doorstep.

Are you a versatile Sous 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 
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!     

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.

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