Are you passionate about quality and service? 

Are you driven to succeed and grow? 

Do you want to work in a fantastic location, championing local produce? 

We are recruiting a passionate, experienced chef to join an established team at the Bedruthan Hotel, working predominantly in our Plant, Fish & Grill restaurant. We offer an engaging, structured kitchen environment that drives creativity and development.

In Plant, Fish & Grill our menus change seasonally and each dish is inspired by the seasons and our specialist Cornish growers, farmers and fisherman whilst taking into consideration the customer. This role will help provide the professional delivery of these menus.

You must be well presented, articulate and driven, and have a natural tendency to do everything to the best of your ability.

Responsibilities and Duties: 

• Assisting the head chef with the day-to-day running of the kitchen 
• Designing menus together with the head chef 
• Preparing, cooking and presenting food in accordance with agreed restaurant standards 
• Supervising the work of the kitchen brigade 
• Ensuring dishes are prepared and presented in accordance with recipes 
• Deputising for the head chef when absent 
• Ordering food provisions, performing stock control and overseeing inventory management 
• Ensuring that all kitchen operations are in compliance with food hygiene (HACCP) and safety regulations 
• Organizing kitchen teamwork shifts and rotas 
• Coordinating team training and development 
• Managing and resolving any issues that may arise quickly and efficiently 

We work straight shifts covering breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a small function trade. 

Qualifications: 

• minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality hotel (4-star or higher) or restaurant  
• Experienced in all areas of food preparation including butchery, fish prep, sauce, and patisserie 
• Knowledge of HCAAP, food hygiene and safety regulations 

Key Skills : 

• Ability to forecast, plan and prioritise 
• Leadership 
• Communication 
• Works well under pressure 
• Organised 

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 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 

On-site 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.