Sous Chef Job
Location: Isles of Scilly
Salary: £38,000 (Pro Rata)
Contract Type: Full Time, Temporary / Fixed Term (7 Months)
Are you a passionate and skilled culinary professional ready to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a Sous Chef to join a luxurious beachfront hotel in the heart of the Isles of Scilly.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a stunning island setting, contributing to an exceptional dining experience within a 2 AA Rosette restaurant that has consistently maintained its accolades through to the 2025 season.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you will support the Head Chef in leading kitchen operations, ensuring consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and safety. This is a hands-on leadership role within a professional and creative kitchen, focused on delivering imaginative cuisine using the finest seasonal and locally sourced ingredients from the Isles of Scilly and Cornwall — including fresh fish, lobster, and crab landed daily from the surrounding waters.
You will play a key role in maintaining efficient kitchen workflows, mentoring junior chefs, and helping to drive culinary innovation aligned with the restaurant’s award-winning standards.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £38,000 (pro rata)
- 7-month fixed term contract
- Employer-provided relocation package (if required)
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discounts
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site gym
- Company events
- Staff canteen
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head Chef in planning and executing seasonal menus
- Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring high-quality food production and presentation
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations
- Train, mentor, and support junior kitchen team members
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness, organisation, and workflow efficiency
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering to maintain optimal inventory
- Contribute to the development of new recipes and menu concepts
- Work collaboratively to deliver exceptional guest dining experiences
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience in a professional kitchen within a restaurant or similar environment
- Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and culinary methods
- Excellent understanding of food safety standards and compliance
- Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a diverse team
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining quality standards
- Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
- Genuine passion for cooking and creating exceptional dishes
How to Apply
If you are an enthusiastic Sous Chef seeking to advance your career in a vibrant, award-winning island restaurant, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.
If you are a member of the Armed Forces Community, including ex-military personnel, reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, or military spouses/partners, please indicate this in your application.
Alternatively, you may email your CV directly to info@ksbrecruitment.co.uk, stating the role you are applying for and outlining your connection to the Armed Forces.
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