Are you a caring and thoughtful leader with a love of food that shows through in the flavours and sourcing of ingredients?

Are you excited by the role of developing our team of highly skilled chefs?

You love local seasonal Cornish produce - do you like to create subtlety and intensity in your menus, so your food brings people to return?

We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen at Scarlet Hotel, Cornwall’s award-winning adult only Hotel and Spa. You will be responsible for crafting menus across a range of food services that will surprise and delight our guests. We are looking for a leader who combines creativity with structure, is strong on kitchen management and who thrives on delivering excellence.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Lead, inspire, and mentor our high calibre kitchen brigade

• Execute seasonal menus across all services, Including Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner, Spa and Events

• Oversee administrative kitchen operations including menu costing, supplier relationships, and wage controls

• Develop new recipes and dishes that showcase individual style and seasonal Cornish ingredients

• Collaborate closely with other operational teams to help deliver a seamless service to our guests

• Uphold exemplary standards of food hygiene, safety, and sustainability

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a similar level kitchen

• Strong knowledge of modern and classic culinary techniques

• Experience managing budgets, controlling stock, and optimising kitchen operations

• Demonstrable experience of team management

Key Skills:

• You have real integrity as a leader – people trust you.

• Creativity, innovation, and a flair for seasonal cooking

• Attention to detail and consistency and teaching this to your team

• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills

As a family-owned, independent Cornish hotel, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels the most desirable place to work:

• Salary range of £50,000-£55,000 depending on experience

• Full time, 45 hour week contract including weekends and evenings

• Creative and collaborative working environment

• Development, mentorship, and working within a talented team  

• Permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (1 extra day per years’ service up to 5 years)

• Long service scheme, including a complimentary stay after your first year

• Discount on food and drinks, access to other hotel services through staff discount scheme

• Local partnership discounts

• Health Shield Healthcare plan

Perched on the dramatic Cornish coast, Scarlet Hotel is renowned for its bespoke design, refined cuisine and intimate, adult-only atmosphere. Joining our team isn’t just a job – it’s a lifestyle, and every day here is truly the place you want to be.

Recruitment agencies: Please note that we are not accepting unsolicited CVs from agencies. Any CVs sent without prior agreement will not be considered and will not incur any fees.