Junior Sous Chef - Coastal Restaurant, Padstow

Location: Padstow

Pay Rate: £16.00-£16.99 per hour (including tronc)

Hours: 43 hours per week (across 5 days)

Overtime: Paid monthly

Operation: Hotel restaurant (dinner‑only) + Outdoor seasonal restaurant

About the Role

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a stunning coastal restaurant in Padstow, combining a dinner‑only hotel restaurant with a vibrant outdoor dining space open from Easter to the end of September.

You'll work across two exciting concepts:

Hotel Restaurant

• Open evenings only
• Up to 130 covers per night

Outdoor Restaurant

• Features a grill, pizza oven, and seafood-focused outdoor kitchen
• Open seasonally (Easter-September)
• Up to 300 covers per day

We're looking for a talented chef with strong cooking ability who can lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team, while also stepping onto a section when required. This role is hands-on, energetic, and perfect for someone who excels in both quality and high-volume environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support services across both restaurant operations.
• Run the outdoor restaurant during busy seasonal services.
• Cook to a high standard and confidently run a section.
• Manage, support, and motivate the kitchen team.
• Maintain quality, consistency, food safety, and organisation.
• Assist with menu input, specials, and seasonal offerings.

What We're Looking For

• Strong cooking background - hotels, grills, coastal dining, or high-volume restaurants ideal.
• Confident team leader, able to motivate and manage staff.
• Comfortable working in busy environments (up to 300 covers).
• Flexible, hands-on, and calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• £16.00-£16.99 per hour (including tronc)
• 43 hours per week, 5 days over 7
• Paid overtime every month
• Exposure to two high-quality coastal dining concepts
• Stunning location and supportive team culture
• Seasonal variety and ongoing development opportunities

How to Apply

If you're a capable chef who loves coastal dining, thrives in fast-paced service, and enjoys leading a team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join an exciting restaurant operation on the Cornish coast!

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