We are delighted to be recruiting for a Sous Chef/Line Chef to join the kitchen team at a well-established and growing UK holiday hotel group based in Newquay.
Working alongside the Head Chef, you will support the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing high-quality meals for up to 150 guests. You will play a key role in delivering consistently excellent food, maintaining kitchen standards, and supporting the development of junior team members.
Shifts include mornings (from 7am) and evenings, weekends and bank holidays. The kitchen team finishes no later than 8:30pm, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparing and producing dishes as directed by the Head Chef
Contributing to menu development and implementation
Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety
Assisting with training and supporting new team members
Supporting stock control, replenishment and monthly stocktakes
Maintaining legislative records including SFBB logs and labelling systems
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety standards
Assisting in maintaining kitchen equipment and service standards
Full training will be provided through the companys internal training academy.
Your Skills & Experience:
Previous experience working in a commercial kitchen environment
Ability to manage responsibilities appropriate to a Sous Chef role
Confident working under pressure without compromising standards
Strong understanding of food safety and kitchen Health & Safety regulations
Knowledge of current culinary trends and efficient kitchen processes
Experience within a coaching or hotel operation (desirable)
Enthusiastic, confident and a strong team player
Committed to delivering excellent guest experiences
The Package & Benefits
Salary up to £31,941 per annum (45 hours per week)
Continuous year-round employment the hotel does not close for winter
Incremental and performance-based pay reviews
Extra paid day off for your birthday
Mental wellbeing and financial assistance support package
Heavily discounted family holiday scheme (4 nights including accommodation, meals, travel and entertainment)
Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Structured training and development opportunities
Flexible employer committed to supporting work-life balance
If you are an experienced chef ready to take the next step in a supportive and growing hospitality business, we would love to hear from you.
If this sounds like the role for you, please send your CV to Grace at KSB Recruitment at or call 07377 802621. We look forward to hearing from you.
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